| 2014 Villa Somalia attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of Somali Civil War (2009–present) | |
 Location of Mogadishu in Somalia | |
| Location | Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Date | 21 February 2014 |
Attack type | Suicide bombing, shooting |
| Deaths | >14 |
On 21 February 2014, Al-Shabaab militants launched a surprise attack on the Somali presidential palace Villa Somalia in Mogadishu, where the president and speaker of parliament live and have their offices. All nine of the attackers were slain during the ensuing shootout with palace guards and security, with at least five Somali security officials also killed.