Bombs explode near Zanzibar’s Stone Town
Homemade bombs have exploded near a cathedral and restaurant popular with tourists in Zanzibar.
Although police said there were no casualties, a tour operator on the island, who asked not to be identified, said at least one person had been injured, reports Reuters.
One bomb went off next to an Anglican cathedral near Zanzibar’s capital Stone Town, while another at about the same time exploded at a restaurant in the city popular with tourists on Monday.
Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete has warned that religious tensions threaten peace in the nation of 45 million people.
The Foreign Office said: "There are reports of explosions having taken place on the island of Zanzibar, near Mercury’s restaurant by the port and at the Anglican Cathedral. Road closures are in place.
"The British High Commission stands ready to provide consular assistance as necessary."
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