Explosion rocks Somali capital, at least five killed

At least five people have been killed and several wounded in an explosion that rocked Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Thursday. The blast took place close to a school. Authorities say students and teachers are among the victims. According to the police spokesperson, a car packed with an explosive device hit the busy Hodan district. The Al Shabab group, which has been fighting the central government for years, has claimed responsibility for the attack. Subscribe to our channel for all our latest in-depth, on the ground reporting from around the world.