The image portrays a bustling outdoor market scene in Buzove, Democratic Republic of the Congo

The image portrays a bustling outdoor market scene in Buzove, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The ground is unpaved dirt, showing signs of heavy foot traffic and scattered debris. In the background, various structures are visible: a partially constructed two-story concrete block building, several single-story buildings with corrugated metal roofs and walls, and a large, dark metal gate positioned centrally. The sky above is bright and overcast. The foreground features several makeshift market stalls constructed from raw wood, displaying fresh produce. A prominent wooden table on the right holds numerous piles of red tomatoes and other vegetables like green bell peppers. Another wooden table to the left also displays tomatoes and lighter-colored items. On the ground, directly in front and to the right, a white bag is spread open, containing a large quantity of reddish-brown sweet potatoes or yams. Two light-colored sugarcane stalks lean against the support of a market table. A green plastic basin is nested inside an orange one, resting on the ground beneath a stall. A white fabric bag containing green leafy vegetables is visible on the ground to the left. Approximately fifteen to twenty individuals are present, predominantly women, engaged in market activities. Many are dressed in vibrant, patterned fabrics. On the left, a woman in a blue and white patterned dress is bending over, examining goods. In the midground, a woman in a green and yellow patterned outfit with a pink headwrap stands with her hands on her hips, observing the scene. Other women are seated or standing behind the market stalls, either tending to their goods or interacting as customers. A woman in a bright pink top is seated on the far right. One male individual in a light blue shirt is visible among the background crowd. The scene depicts a routine commercial exchange within an informal urban market setting.