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Two suicide bombings in the Somali capital Mogadishu, according to the president at least 100 people were killed and 300 injured. This is reported by the Shabelle Media Network radio station, citing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who visited the scene.

The attacks were carried out on Saturday in the presence of the East African country’s Ministry of Educationsaid a police spokesman. Dr Mohamed Abdirahman of the Medina hospital reported to the German news agency that up to 50 bodies were removed there and dozens of injured were admitted. Other hospitals in the city also admitted victims.

According to Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, the government is trying to get more information about the victims. Most are civilians, the police spokesman said. He also said four attackers were killed. The Islamist terrorist militia Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack.

The terrorists control large parts of central and southern Somalia. They regularly attack civilians, government officials, businessmen and journalists. The government in Mogadishu has been conducting a military offensive against al-Shabaab for several months. With the support of armed clans and civilians, the Somali military has recently been able to capture large amounts of territory. Somalia in the Horn of Africa is one of the poorest countries in the world.