Car Bomb Kills At Least 79, Injures Over 100 In Somalia's Capital City

A truck bomb exploded in Mogadishu, Somalia, killing at least 79 people, with some reports suggesting over 90 casualties. It is the deadliest attack in over two years, occurring during rush hour at a busy intersection. The explosion targeted a tax collection center. While no group immediately claimed responsibility, the Somali president blamed Al Shabab, a terrorist group linked to al Qaeda. Al Shabab has previously claimed responsibility for similar attacks in Somalia.

What was the initial reported death toll from the truck bomb explosion in Mogadishu?

• 100 people

• 50 people

• 120 people

• 79 people

Where did the explosion in Mogadishu occur?

• In a residential area

• At a busy intersection

• Near a school

• At a government building

What was the target of the explosion according to a police officer?

• A military base

• A tax collection center

• A hospital

• A market

Which group was blamed by the Somali president for the explosion?

• Taliban

• Boko Haram

• Al Shabab

• ISIS

How many bombings did Al Shabab claim responsibility for in Somalia last year?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three