The scene is an outdoor, unpaved area in the city of Namisha, Democratic Republic of the Congo, under a clear blue sky with green tree foliage visible at the top

The scene is an outdoor, unpaved area in the city of Namisha, Democratic Republic of the Congo, under a clear blue sky with green tree foliage visible at the top. The ground is composed of reddish-brown earth, with areas of tall green grass and scattered dry vegetation. In the foreground, a rectangular pit, approximately 1.5 meters long and 0.75 meters wide, has been freshly excavated into the ground. A substantial mound of disturbed reddish-brown soil is present to the immediate left of this pit. Two adult males are prominent near the pit. The man on the left, dressed in a blue blazer, red button-up shirt, purple trousers, green socks, and black rubber boots, stands partially on the excavated soil mound, holding a shovel with its blade resting on the ground. He looks down towards the pit. To his right, a second man, with a beard and wearing a dark leather jacket, a dark patterned shirt, dark pants, and light-colored sneakers, stands on the undisturbed ground. He holds a folded purple umbrella upright in his right hand and a small black rectangular object in his left hand, appearing to address individuals to his right. Behind these two men and partially obscured by tall grass and bushes, a group of approximately five to seven individuals is visible. This group primarily consists of women in various attire, some with head coverings, and at least one other man in a light grey jacket and blue pants, all observing the activity.