February 2017 Mogadishu bombing

On 19 February 2017, a car bomb detonated near Wadajir market in the Madina district of Mogadishu, Somalia. The blast killed at least 39 people and wounded more than 50 others. The market area, a busy commercial hub, was crowded at the time of the explosion.

No group claimed responsibility for the attack. In response, Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for planning the bombing.

The attack drew international condemnation. Members of the United Nations Security Council expressed deep sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the Somali people and government, and wished a speedy recovery to those who were injured.

As of the available reporting, no perpetrators have been identified, charged, or convicted in connection with the bombing, and the case remains unsolved.