If re-elected, Donald Trump plans to implement strict immigration policies, including deploying the National Guard to the US-Mexico border and reinstating controversial travel bans, in addition to advocating for a merit-based immigration system and targeting mass deportations.

Meanwhile, Steve Bannon, former adviser to Donald Trump, is set for trial in December over charges of fraud in fundraising for Trump’s border wall, a case that highlights the legal challenges not even presidential pardons can fully dissolve.

In the White House realm, Trump announced Pete Hegseth, a staunch military supporter and Fox News host, as his pick for defense secretary, reinforcing his commitment to the "Peace through Strength" policy.

Shifting from the US to Africa, former Senegalese President Macky Sall is stirring political waters by forming a new opposition coalition from abroad, sparking debate over his motives amidst ongoing criticism of his previous administration.

Back to the US, Trump's innovative approach to government reform shines as he taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy for the "DOGE" initiative, aimed at enhancing efficiency with a nod to Musk’s interest in cryptocurrency.

Finally, on a global front, the UN denounces violence in Sudan, urging international intervention as over 11 million people are displaced, a crisis exacerbated by accusations of foreign-backed military support.