A firefight erupted between the AU troops and the would-be attackers dressed as government soldiers when they attempted to infiltrate the African forces` frontline in Mogadishu`s Wardhigley district.
African Mission for Somalia (AMISOM) spokesman Paddy Ankunda said the two were "killed before they were able to detonate their suicide vests."
"In an exchange of gunfire with the suicide bombers two AMISOM soldiers were wounded but died later of their injuries," Ankunda said in a statement.
"The extremists are using desperate measures to achieve their ends through their willingness to use brutal violence during the holy month of Ramadan."
Last week three AU soldiers were killed by Shebab insurgents and their bodies dragged through the streets during heavy clashes between the two sides.
AMISOM forces on Thursday attacked the rebels in Mogadishu and seized positions in an offensive to secure aid delivery routes for drought victims. (*)
Editor: Kunto Wibisono
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