Armed riot police prepare to be deployed on the streets of Harare, Zimbabwe, Friday, August 25, 2023. Hordes of police officers armed with batons, teargas canisters and some with guns were seen next to the result centre as Zimbabweans anxiously waited for the outcome of general elections after polls closed on Thursday and authorities tightened security around the results centre. (Photo by Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP Photo)
