BREAKING: Somalia Ministry of Education attacked by Al Shbaab

At least seven people are dead, so far, in an ongoing attack on the ministry of higher education Mogadishu, Somalia.

Witnesses say a car loaded with explosives was driven into the exterior compound wall and that there is an ongoing gun battle.

Gunfire is coming from inside the building.

Al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Al Shabaab fighters assemble inside Somalia
There are indications the latest attack began with twin blasts, including the car bomb.


More information will be reported as it becomes available.