location: Mogadishu - Bondhere
notes: An al Shabaab fighter who had recently defected to Somali government forces detonated a suicide vest outside the Somali presidential building in Mogadishu, presumably targeting government officials. Two presidential guard soldiers killed, along with three others, plus the bomber. Several others injured. The blast was near the offices of the President and Prime Minister. Al Shabaab later claims responsibility for the attack.
target_text: location: Mogadishu - Bondhere, fatalities: 6