A large explosion was heard near Somalia's Parliament in Mogadishu on Wednesday, reports said. According to witnesses, the blast occurred near buildings where several government offices are located.

Blast near Somalia's Parliament in Mogadishu

The death toll rose to 61 in a car bomb explosion at a busy checkpoint in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, an ambulance official said on Saturday. "So far, we've carried 61 dead people and 51 others injured.

Somalia: Death toll jumps to 61 in car bomb attack in Mogadishu

The attack was claimed by militants of the Islamic al Shabaab group and was likely targeted at a hotel frequented by government officials

At least 15 killed in car bomb explosion in Somalia