Somali prime minister describes Mogadishu explosion
The heads of Somalia's Olympic committee and football association were among eight people killed by a bomb blast in Mogadishu's newly reopened national theatre.
Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali was one of a number of dignitaries who had gathered for the first anniversary of the launch of Somalia's national television station.
He said he was in the middle of giving a speech at the event when the explosion happened.
He added: "I beg the Almighty God to care for those who are wounded."
04 Apr 2012
- From the section Africa