The Somalian government says a roadside bomb has exploded near the presidential palace and the attack by a militant group targeted the president's convoy

President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is the latest president to endure a defiant attack. ・Alleged attack on Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud by Al Shabaab militants ・Attack took place as the president's convoy was leaving the palace in Mogadishu ・President reportedly escaped unscathed The latest assault on an African head of state is the recent attack on Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud by of Al Shabaab militants via a bomb attack on his motorcade.

A roadside bomb near Somalia's presidential palace targeted President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's convoy. The al-Shabab militant group, opposing the federal government, claimed responsibility. While the president remained unharmed,