It’s the most deadly attacks since Al Shabaab began its insurgency a decade ago.

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No-one has claimed responsibility for the attack aimed at Somalia’s foreign ministry.

An explosive-laden truck blew up at the entrance to a hotel.

Particularly worrying  for authorities is the fact that the truck passed through several check points before reaching the place of detonation.

South Africa has joined those countries promising to work with the United Nations and African Union to explore long term solutions to fighting terrorism.

The Somali government has declared three days of mourning for the victims of one of the worst terrorist attacks on earth in recent years.

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