An attack involving gunmen and bomb blasts on a complex housing government ministries in Somalia’s capital killed at least 11 people on Saturday, including the deputy labour minister, officials said.
Claimed by the Al-Shabaab Islamist group, the assault was a sign of the insurgency’s continued ability to strike at the heart of Somalia’s government, despite years of foreign military support for Mogadishu.
The fighting began with two blasts at the gates of the complex housing the labour and works ministries.
Police say at least four gunmen then stormed the buildings, leading to a shootout as officers rushed to confront the attackers.