Boardroom Table Before Dawn in Omdurman

Cool daylight flattens the laminate surface of a large boardroom table in Omdurman, contrasting sharply with the warm, flickering glow of firelight from a nearby source. A conference room occupancy sign kit sits centered on the table, its plastic components reflecting the mixed light. Behind the kit, stacks of file boxes rest on the floor, their cardboard edges softened by the low light. The carpet absorbs the shadows cast by the furniture, creating deep, quiet zones along the walls. Rain streaks blur the glass of the high windows, hinting at the rainy season outside. The air remains still, with no movement to disturb the measured calm of the empty room. One reflection of the firelight dances across the corner of a plastic sign.