Al Shabaab militants attack hotel housing government officials

File: President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, tells people of Middle Shabelle sitting under an Arcacia tree that fighting Al Shabaab is about their land, their lives, & their dignity in Somalia.

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SABC- Middle Shablle Somalia

Bridget Lepere

27 November 2022, 22:19 [SAST]

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Suspected al Shabaab militants have attacked a hotel used by government officials in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu.

Police say the attackers stormed the Villa Rose hotel, which is close to the presidential palace, with explosives and guns.

It was not immediately clear how many attackers there were.

Meanwhile, the Country’s Minister of Environment, Adam Aw Hirsi posted on Twitter that he was safe after an explosion targeted his residence at the hotel where many government officials stay.