The image depicts an urban street scene in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, characterized by a substantial accumulation of refuse in the foreground and commercial buildings lining the background

The image depicts an urban street scene in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, characterized by a substantial accumulation of refuse in the foreground and commercial buildings lining the background. Centrally located in the foreground is a weathered grey utility pole, around which a large pile of discarded materials is concentrated. This pile consists predominantly of flattened and partially opened brown corrugated cardboard boxes, many bearing yellow or brown adhesive tape. Interspersed within the cardboard are crumpled blue plastic bags or sheeting, some appearing to contain additional refuse. The scene unfolds on an asphalt-paved road with a concrete curb. On the left side of the street, a male subject with dark skin and a beard, wearing a light-colored vest over a white shirt and light trousers, holds a black multi-segment pole (possibly a tripod) in his left hand and extends his right arm forward. Further down the street, another individual in a yellow high-visibility vest is visible. To the right, two male subjects wearing matching dark t-shirts with green/yellow sleeves and "GOMA SERVICE" logos are positioned near the refuse pile. One of these individuals wears sunglasses. On the paved road to the right, two additional male subjects walk away from the camera. The lead subject wears a patterned dark shirt, blue jeans, and a black backpack, holding a small, light-colored object in his right hand. The second subject is partially obscured behind him. In the background, a row of commercial buildings lines the street. A prominent billboard displays a close-up image of a person's head and hands. To the right of the billboard, a white-painted building features signage reading "NOTRE DAME" and "GOMA SOCIAL," with an external white metal staircase ascending to an entrance. An adjacent building displays partially visible signage, including "Ethi..." and "gotGuru." Several conifer-like trees are visible behind the buildings and in the mid-distance. The overall lighting is diffused, suggesting an overcast sky.