Passengers at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport endured prolonged delays Monday, as flights were grounded amid a fierce dispute over newly imposed charges by private airlines.

A large explosion on Monday hit the Somali capital Mogadishu near the city's airport, Al Jazeera reported. Witnesses at the scene told Reuters that the blast was followed by heavy gunfire.

"Erdogan presents himself as an alternative ... In 2012, it became the first airline to return to Mogadishu, whose airport was rebuilt with Turkish funding and assistance. Turkey has accumulated ...

Mogadishu, Somalia — Passengers at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport endured prolonged delays Monday, as flights were grounded amid a fierce dispute over newly imposed charges by ...