Seven al-Shabab militants, disguised as soldiers, attacked the high-security Godka Jilicow prison in Mogadishu on Saturday evening. All seven attackers were reportedly killed, though al-Shabab claims to have released all prisoners and inflicted heavy casualties.

• The attack occurred near the Somali presidential palace, at approximately 16:40 local time (13:40 GMT).
• The Somali government confirmed the militants' deaths and offered condolences for "fallen heroes" among security forces.
• The incident raises questions about security, especially as key roads in Mogadishu had just been reopened due to perceived safety improvements.