Explosion and Gunfire at Mogadishu Hotel as al-Shabab Terrorists Attack
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Somali extremist group al-Shabab launched an attack on a hotel in the capital city, Mogadishu on Thursday night, with reports of a loud explosion and gunfire in the area. The SYL Hotel, situated near the presidential palace in an otherwise secure part of the city, was targeted by the militants, who claimed to have successfully breached the establishment. The hotel is known to be frequented by government officials, raising concerns about …