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Landfill collapse in Conakry, Guinea
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Main source · Africanews
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Residents of Conakry, Guinean authorities
Conakry, Guinea
August 2026
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A massive waste pile collapsed at the Dar-es-Salam landfill in Conakry following heavy rains.
At least 30 people have died in the disaster.
Authorities are planning to evacuate families living near the site.
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Landfill collapse in Conakry, Guinea
A garbage mound collapsed at the Dar Es Salam landfill in Conakry. At least 30 people died, and six were seriously injured. Heavy seasonal rains were identified as the cause of the collapse.