This image captures an outdoor community gathering in Namisha, Democratic Republic of the Congo

This image captures an outdoor community gathering in Namisha, Democratic Republic of the Congo. In the foreground-center, an adult male, dressed in a dark jacket and trousers, stands with his right arm extended and index finger pointed forward, addressing a seated audience. Approximately 50-60 adult females are seated on the uneven, reddish-brown dirt ground directly in front of him, forming a semi-circular arrangement. These women are attired in colorful, patterned fabrics, many with matching head coverings, and appear to be listening attentively. Behind the seated women, on an elevated dirt embankment, a larger crowd of individuals, predominantly male, is visible, some seated and others standing, observing the scene. This embankment is partially covered with green vegetation and trees. Architecturally, a partial brick structure is visible on the far left. On the right, a single-story building constructed of exposed reddish-brown bricks features a blue-framed open doorway, revealing darkness within, and a corrugated metal roof. A small barred window is also present on this building. The ground is consistently bare, reddish-brown earth, with scattered pieces of fabric or debris. Dense green foliage and trees define the background. A dark-skinned hand with a bracelet is partially visible in the lower left corner of the frame. The scene is illuminated by bright daylight, casting soft shadows.