Car bomb explodes outside hotel in Somali capital: Police

A suspected car bomb exploded at the entrance to a hotel in the centre of the Somali capital early on Sunday morning, killing at least two people, a police officer said.

"A car bomb rammed into the gate of Sahafi hotel. So far I have seen two civilians dead," Major Ahmed Nur, a police officer said. The hotel is often used by lawmakers and government officials. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.