An explosion in a Somali market kills at least 20 people, AU says

Explosion in Somali market kills 20 people

MOGADISHU, Somalia — An African Union spokesman says an explosion in Somalia’s capital has killed at least 20 people.

Maj. Barigye Bahoku says the blast Saturday took place in Mogadishu’s main Bakara market near a mosque.

Islamic insurgents control much of Mogadishu and have been trying to topple the fragile government for three years. Somalia has not had an effective government for nearly 20 years.