Somalia: Explosion, Gunfire at Education Ministry

Gunmen gunmen have blasted their way into the building housing the government's Higher Education Ministry in the capital, Mogadishu.

Police report at least one huge explosion followed by gunfire at the scene. The al-Shabab militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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