At least eight civilians die after al-Shabab militants storm a hotel near the presidential palace.
Villa Rose is near the presidential palace in Mogadishu and popular with government officials.
The BBC goes on manoeuvres with the unit leading a growing offensive against al-Shabab militants.
The president blames al-Shabab militants for being behind what he describes as a cowardly attack.
Vehicle loaded with explosives drove into the education ministry compound in Mogadishu and detonated.
Thirty-five people died in total, according to a local police chief in the central Hiraan province.
Security forces say attack by al-Shabab on Tawakal Hotel is over with the death of all gunmen involved.
Aid groups say they cannot get crucial supplies to those who need it most due to US sanctions.
Humanitarian agencies have issued warnings for months about extreme hunger and malnutrition.
At least six others wounded in the attack on a military base near the capital Mogadishu.