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November 2021 Mogadishu Bombing

A suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden SUV near a school in Mogadishu on 25 November 2021, killing eight people and wounding 17, with al-Shabaab claiming responsibility and stating it had targeted an African Union convoy.

UNSOLVED2021

Mogadishu, Somalia

2 SOURCESUPDATED JUL 2026
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Overview

At approximately 7:30 am on 25 November 2021, a suicide bomber driving a sport utility vehicle detonated an explosive device in Mogadishu, Somalia. The attack killed eight people and wounded 17 others. Teachers and pupils at Mocaasir Primary and Secondary School were among those affected, and the school was heavily damaged.

Claim of responsibility

Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack through a group spokesperson. The group's statement said it had intended to target a convoy belonging to the African Union Mission to Somalia, while the explosion caused civilian casualties near the school.

Impact

The bombing harmed civilians, including children and educators present at the school. It occurred amid a broader pattern of al-Shabaab attacks against government, military, and international targets in Mogadishu.

Current status

Attribution to al-Shabaab rests on the group's public claim of responsibility.

Key facts

Victims
On file
Date
2021
Location
Mogadishu, Somalia
Case status
unsolved

Case timeline

  1. 2021-11-25

    A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device in an SUV near Mocaasir Primary and Secondary School in Mogadishu, Somalia, at approximately 7:30 am, killing eight people and wounding 17 others.

  2. 2021-11-25

    Al-Shabaab military operations spokesman Abdiasis Abu Musab claimed responsibility for the attack on behalf of the group, stating the intended target had been an African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) convoy.

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Common questions

What happened to the victim?
A suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden SUV near a school in Mogadishu on 25 November 2021, killing eight people and wounding 17, with al-Shabaab claiming responsibility and stating it had targeted an African Union convoy.
Where did the bombing happen?
Mogadishu, Somalia.
What is the current status of the case?
Status: unsolved.
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Sources

  1. PRESSIslamist Bombing Near School in Somalia Kills 8, Injures 13 ChildrenEuronews · 2026-07-11
  2. ENCYCLOPEDICNovember 2021 Mogadishu bombingWikipedia · 2026-07-10

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