The terror group Al-Shabbab has claimed responsibility for the blast that rocked Somalia's biggest seaport – in capital Mogadishu – in the early hours of Sunday morning, the Daily Star reported.

At least 29 people – most of them porters at the port – have been killed in the attack.

Police said it was followed by gunfire.

Major Abdikadi Ahmed – a police officer investigating the attack – said: "The death toll may rise.

"There were porters and public vehicles queuing outside the gate when the blast occurred."

Source:  MENA