This image depicts an outdoor street scene in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, characterized by pedestrian activity and informal vending

This image depicts an outdoor street scene in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, characterized by pedestrian activity and informal vending. The foreground features a gray paved sidewalk composed of rectangular blocks, bordered by a concrete curb. On the left side of the frame, several individuals are seated on a raised concrete ledge alongside a building. A woman in a yellow v-neck top and dark leggings, wearing flip-flops, occupies the most prominent position on the left, looking rightward with an open mouth, suggesting speech. A dark-bladed object, resembling a machete, rests on her lap. Behind her, another woman in a pink top holds a small child. Adjacent to these individuals, on the sidewalk, are several white sacks, a purple plastic basin containing a white powdery substance, and a tall, clear plastic container holding orange-hued items. A woven basket on the ground contains numerous small, light-colored irregular objects alongside a few larger white spherical objects. On the right side of the image, the lower torso and legs of a person standing are visible, clad in a long green and white patterned skirt with a black ruffled hem, and brown closed-toe shoes. The street beyond the curb is partially visible, with additional pedestrians and structures in the background, including a distant figure in a blue shirt. Scattered debris is present on the pavement.