Policemen in the African country of Somalia presided upon by Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, has said that a car bomb exploded on a busy street near a hotel, in the country’s capital, Mogadishu.

According to Ceoafrica, at least 10 people were killed in the attack and a number of others wounded.

Although, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but the Islamist militant group, al-Shabab, has often targeted hotels in Mogadishu.

It is the second explosion reported today, because earlier, police shot at a speeding minibus when it failed to stop at a checkpoint.

The vehicle eventually exploded, killing the driver.

Hundreds of Somali soldiers protested in Mogadishu during the weekend over unpaid salaries, blocking roads and forcing businesses to close.