Al-Shabab fighters attack two Somali National Army bases

Al-Shabab says it launched a suicide attack on the Bariire base while simultaneously attacking the nearby Awdhigle base.

Al-Shabab fighters attacked two military bases belonging to the Somali National Army early on Saturday morning. The bases, located 100km (60 miles) southwest of the capital Mogadishu, were struck by two explosions, witnesses said. A third explosion targeted a convoy of troops rushing to the bases from the capital after the attack. There was no immediate official comment or details on casualties, but one army officer confirmed the attacks.