An explosion occurred in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, and thick smoke emitted from the scene.

Thick white smoke can be seen rising up over mogadishu after bomb explode at Afrik Hotel

According to Reuters, on January 31, local time, the reporter of the news agency heard the explosion in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, accompanied by an exchange of fire.

At present, the situation is unknown.

The main station reporter contacted local people and Dan in Mogadishu, and she told reporters that she also heard a huge explosion.

According to local media reports, the explosion occurred at 5 p.m. local time.

The scene of the incident was outside the Afrik Hotel, near the busy security checkpoint, and thick smoke emitted from the scene.