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World leaders have condemned the car bom attack that struck one of the businest spots in Somalia on Saturday.

This singular attack is the worst single explosion in the East African country's history.

In a statement released on Sunday, Washington condemned the bombing "in the strongest terms". The US "will continue to stand with the Somali government, its people, and our international allies to combat terrorism and support their efforts to achieve peace, security, and prosperity," the statement released by the Department of State said.

Boris Johnson, UK's foreign secretary, said London "condemns in the strongest terms the cowardly attacks in Mogadishu, which have claimed so many innocent lives".

Meanwhile, the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also condemn the mass murder in Mogadishu saying: "The attacks in Somalia are horrifying & Canada condemns them strongly. We mourn with the Canadian Somali community today," in tweeted on Sunday.

Antonio Guterres, United Nations secretary-general, also condemned the blast in a tweet posted Sunday.

"Sickened by attacks in Mogadishu. I send condolences to the victims and urge unity in the face of terrorism and violent extremism," Guterres said.