World News | Large Explosion Hits Somalia's Capital During Rush Hour

Mogadishu, Nov 25 (AP) Witnesses say a large explosion has occurred in a busy part of Somalia's capital during the morning rush hour.

A plume of smoke was seen rising above Mogadishu on Thursday.

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Fifteen wounded people have been rushed to a hospital, the Amin ambulance service told The Associated Press. The blast occurred close to a school.

There was no immediate confirmation of a death toll.

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The extremist group Al-Shabab in a statement carried by its Andalus radio said it targeted Western officials being escorted by the African Union peacekeeping convoy.

The al-Qaida-linked group frequently targets the capital with attacks. (AP)

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