Pretoria - The South African government has condemned the terrorist attacks that took place in Mogadishu, Somalia.
At least five people were killed and several others injured in suicide attacks at a restaurant located at the Liddo Beach on Thursday evening.
The Al-Qaeda linked group Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack.
“South Africa stands firmly with the African Union (AU) and the rest of the international community in condemning these senseless attacks targeting innocent civilians and reiterates its stance that terrorism, in whatever form and from whichever quarter, cannot be condoned,” said the Department of International Relations and Cooperation on Friday.
Pretoria also called on all groups and individuals who remain outside the political process to renounce violence, desist from cowardly acts of terrorism and join the peace-driven political processes of reconciliation to ensure the development and prosperity of Somalia.
The department said South Africa remains committed to supporting Somalia through capacity and institution-building projects. - SAnews.gov.za
