A plot to delay Somali elections?

Vocal government critic Amina Mohamed Abdi is reported to be among dozens killed in two bomb blasts in the Somali city of Beledweyne. Al-Shabab has now claimed responsibility for the attacks.

This Islamist militant group al-Shabab, which disrupted the election process in 2017, last week threatened to harm anyone who takes part in the presidential and parliamentary elections.