Al-Shabab Mogadishu Hotel Attack Kills 32

A deadly attack carried out by al-Shabab militants at a beachfront hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia, resulted in the deaths of at least 32 people and injuries to 63 others. The assault began with a suicide bombing followed by gunmen storming the hotel, targeting civilians in the popular Lido Beach area. The Somali police reported neutralizing the attackers, killing three and capturing one. This incident underscores the persistent threat posed by al-Shabab, which has been waging an insurgency against the Somali government for over 17 years. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who declared a 'total war' on the group last year, reiterated the government's commitment to eliminating the militant threat. The attack also drew condemnation from international entities, including the U.S. and the European Union.