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National Guard soldiers man a checkpoint near Congress in Washington, DC, two days before Joe Biden's inauguration. Since the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, security has been increased throughout the capital, with thousands of troops deployed. IMAGES
South African military tanks are deployed on the streets near Johannesburg as unrest rages for the sixth day running. Unrest raged in South Africa on Wednesday for the sixth day running IMAGES
Barriers and security personnel block the access to the US Capitol ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony. Biden will be sworn in as the 46th US president, drawing a curtain on the most tumultuous administration of modern times. The ceremony will be held on the US Capitol's western front, where pro-Trump rioters clashed with police two weeks ago before storming Congress in a deadly insurrection. IMAGES
Concrete barriers, fences, and checkpoints: Security tightens in downtown Washington, DC, a day ahead of potential pro-Trump demonstrations. Since the deadly assault on the US Capitol last week, thousands of National Guard troops have been deployed in the capital ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20. IMAGES
Police in the Nigerian capital of Abuja fire tear gas to disperse protesters on the second day of nationwide protests over economic hardship. At least 13 people died during the demonstrations across the West African nation on Thursday, according to rights group Amnesty International, which accused security forces of killing peaceful demonstrators. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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