U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he would offer $1 million to anyone providing information about voter fraud in past elections or the Nov. 3 midterm elections that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Trump announced the proposed reward on Truth Social but did not explain how it would be funded or administered, as his pledge comes amid heightened political disputes over election integrity.

The official Ballon d’Or website mistakenly published separate articles naming Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal as winners of the 2026 men’s award hours before Monday’s ceremony in London, before removing the articles. Kane was later officially crowned the winner, becoming the first Englishman to receive the award since Michael Owen in 2001.

#Somalia presented its business reforms and investment opportunities at the ministerial segment of the ninth World Investment Forum in #Doha, seeking to attract investment across productive sectors of the economy. Commerce and Industry Minister @AmbGamal urged international investors to work with local companies to increase production, support business growth and expand access to regional and global markets.

Cuba is set to present a resolution at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday and Wednesday calling for an end to the decades-long U.S. economic embargo, in the 34th annual vote on the measure since 1992, Cuban radio station Radio Angulo reported Monday. Cuba’s U.N. ambassador, Ernesto Soberon, accused Washington of pressuring countries to weaken support for the resolution, saying U.S. restrictions have worsened the island’s economic and humanitarian difficulties.

The head of the U.N. Support Office in Somalia, Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, held talks with Djibouti’s ambassador, Osman Dubbad Sugulle, in Mogadishu on the UNSOS drawdown and logistical support for the African Union-led AUSSOM mission. Sadozai praised Djibouti’s contribution to Somalia’s security efforts and acknowledged the sacrifices of its defence personnel.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to defending its maritime rights and interests in the Eastern Mediterranean, while calling for respect for the joint will of Türkiye and Libya and an end to divisions in the North African country. Speaking to reporters after a Cabinet meeting in Ankara on Monday, Erdogan said Türkiye was not seeking to outmanoeuvre other countries in the Eastern Mediterranean but was determined to protect its maritime jurisdiction and national interests.

#Somalia’s federal parliament has advanced the government’s 2025 budget execution report through its first reading, with lawmakers questioning Finance Minister Bihi Iman Igge about public spending, revenue management and financial accountability. The report will now be examined by budget committees in both parliamentary chambers before returning to lawmakers for a second reading and debate.

BREAKING: #Somalia’s Defense Ministry said government forces killed about 75 al-Shabab fighters and wounded 56 others during an hourslong offensive on Oct. 26 in Jameeca, near Buurhakaba in the Bay region, as part of Operation Banooda. The ministry said the militants used explosives-laden vehicles to attack army vehicles during the fighting, damaging some military equipment, but did not report government troop casualties.

U.N. Secretary-General spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric announced Monday that the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia would cease operations on Oct. 31, following the transfer of its responsibilities to Somali institutions and U.N. agencies. He said the United Nations remained committed to supporting Somalia but warned that political, humanitarian and security challenges persisted, including the threat posed by al-Shabaab.

#Somalia’s #Puntland has launched a three-day workshop in #Garowe to assess health risks and improve preparedness for emergencies, bringing together Health Minister @FaroleJr and WHO Somalia Representative Dr. @karamagih. The exercise uses the WHO’s STAR methodology to turn risk assessments into practical plans for anticipating health threats and responding more quickly.

#Somalia marked the closing phase of the U.N. Transitional Assistance Mission with a ceremony in #Mogadishu on Monday, recognizing personnel who contributed to peacebuilding and state-building over the mission’s tenure. The transition comes as the United Nations prepares to transfer UNTMIS functions to #Somali institutions and other U.N. agencies by Oct. 31, raising the importance of maintaining progress on governance, political dialogue and security-sector development.

Speaking to the press after Monday’s meeting with Security Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail “Fartaag” in #Mogadishu, @EUCAPSOM head Kęstutis Lančinskas reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to strengthening #Somalia’s civilian security institutions through technical assistance, training and capacity-building. He highlighted the importance of continued cooperation with #Somali authorities to improve institutional capabilities and support lasting stability.

At State House in Entebbe, #Somali President @HassanSMohamud met Ugandan leader @KagutaMuseveni to explore ways to deepen cooperation and reinforce longstanding ties. The meeting emphasized shared priorities in regional security, political stability and prosperity, reflecting the strategic importance of Somalia-Uganda relations in East Africa.

EU Ambassador @LaszloMathe_ reaffirmed the bloc’s support for #Somalia’s security institutions after meeting Security Minister @Senfartaag in #Mogadishu. Speaking to the press, he highlighted @EU_in_Somalia cooperation with #Somali authorities on training and capacity-building to strengthen security forces and promote lasting stability.

#Sudan Electricity Holding Company says drone attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted five power substations, causing extensive damage and a complete blackout across the country’s southeast. The strikes targeted substations in Singa, Al-Hawata, Al-Faw, Mashkur and Al-Junaid in central and southeastern Sudan, the company said in a statement on Monday.

Security forces have arrested three ⁠armed suspects in #Jordan after days of searching for the attackers who killed eight people and wounded dozens at a church in Jordan’s Karak governorate, state media report. The suspects were located on Monday while hiding in an abandoned house in the village of Al-Jadeeda in Karak, Jordan’s Public Security Directorate said.

#Somalia’s Minister of Commerce and Industry @AmbGamal met UNDP Regional Director for Arab States Abdallah Al Dardari during the 9th World Investment Forum in #Doha to discuss cooperation aligned with the National Transformation Plan. Both sides explored priorities including trade-led growth, blue economy development, energy infrastructure and support for MSMEs, reaffirming the longstanding partnership between Somalia and UNDP.

Mogadishu Port General Manager Amb. Mohamed Ali Nur urged Somali businesses and investors to take advantage of opportunities linked to the country’s membership in the East African Community. Speaking at the Global Somali Entrepreneurship Forum 2026, he highlighted plans for a new port in Mogadishu as part of efforts to strengthen regional trade links and support economic growth.

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said it intercepted and destroyed 10 ballistic missiles launched by Houthi forces toward southern Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki announced the interceptions on X but did not report any casualties or damage, following an earlier claim that the coalition had downed a Houthi cruise missile targeting Khamis Mushait in southwestern Saudi Arabia.

BREAKING: Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has invited opposition groups and civil society representatives to a national consultative meeting in #Mogadishu from Nov. 14-18 to discuss federal elections. According to a statement issued Monday, invitations were extended to the Peace and Life Party, the Somali Future Council, the National Unity Forum and the Civil Society Coalition, with the talks aimed at reaching consensus and compromise.