Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for Mogadishu bomb attack

islamist militants from the al-Qaeda linked al-Shabaab group claim responsibility for a bombing attack on a hotel in Somalia s capital, Mogadishu, in which 11 people have died

Mombasa grenade attack

Meanwhile, in the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa, a grenade attack on Thursday wounded at least 10 people.

The incident took place at 3.30am at a nightclub that is popular with tourists.

Speaking at the scene, Jack Ekakuro, Kwale area police chief, said: "The club was busy with New Year revellers. Three people appeared from the other side of the road and threw a grenade at the night club which (the grenade) exploded injuring 10 people. The attackers escaped on a motor bike."

No responsibility for the attack has been claimed, but in the past Kenyan officials have often pointed the finger of blame at al-Shabaab which is currently fighting against African peacekeeping forces for control of territory in the centre and south of Somalia.

In September last year, al-Shabaab militants attacked the Westgate shopping centre in Nairobi, killing dozens of people in a siege that lasted four days.