The image displays an urban street scene in Cotonou, Benin, under an overcast sky

The image displays an urban street scene in Cotonou, Benin, under an overcast sky. The foreground shows a paved road constructed with grey interlocking concrete blocks. A person, viewed from behind, walks on the right side of the road, wearing a patterned multi-colored long-sleeved top, a dark skirt, and flip-flops. Their long hair is styled in numerous braids extending down their back. Immediately to the walker's right is an unpaved dirt shoulder with a pile of sand. Along the left side of the street, a black SUV (Peugeot 3008 model) is parked. Further down, a red SUV is visible, along with two motorcycles. One motorcycle carries two individuals, while another is stationary. The left side of the street is lined by a multi-story building with beige walls and prominent blue-framed windows, positioned behind smaller, single-story structures with varying colored facades (e.g., orange, blue). Utility poles with overhead lines and modern streetlights equipped with solar panels are spaced along the street. On the right side of the street, a multi-story building is under construction, presenting an exposed concrete frame with wooden scaffolding. Two individuals are near a blue scooter parked in front of this construction site, with one person leaning over the vehicle. Scattered construction debris, including bricks and rubble, is visible at the base of the uncompleted structure. The paved street recedes into the background, revealing additional buildings and trees.