A suicide bombing occurred on July 9, 2025, at the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy in Mogadishu, Somalia. The attack took place near the main entrance of the academy, a key training site for the Somali military, during peak hours just before 11 a.m. local time. The bomber detonated an explosive vest, resulting in multiple casualties among Somali military personnel. The militant group al-Shabaab, which is linked to al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility for the attack. The Somali Ministry of Defence confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is underway.
BREAKING: At least four Somali soldiers were killed and several others were injured in a suicide bombing at Jaalle Siyaad military academy on Wednesday morning, two sources said. Junior military officers are among the victims. The targeted soldiers belong to the 14th October https://t.co/w6VatASVQM
Al-Shabab claims responsibility for an explosion at a Somalia military training school https://t.co/sKS4DAb5ft #OODA
El grupo terrorista Al Shabaab ataca una academia militar en el sur de Mogadiscio https://t.co/BOA7fAT8UJ