Guinea landfill collapse in Conakry leaves 22-30 dead

A landslide triggered by heavy rain at Guinea’s Dar Es Salam landfill in Conakry buried nearby shacks and killed dozens, with provisional death tolls ranging from 22 to 30. The site, described as the capital’s largest landfill, had recently been designated for closure and residents near it were ordered to evacuate amid fears of collapses, a move authorities said aimed to reduce risk. Rescue efforts continued as excavators searched the rubble for survivors, with officials and local leaders expressing concern over the high casualty count. Authorities warned the final toll could rise as operations persisted and more bodies were recovered. The disaster highlights ongoing challenges with informal housing near hazardous waste sites and the vulnerability of informal communities to weather-related collapses. Government officials, including the minister for territorial administration, visited the scene and pledged ongoing rescue and relocation efforts for affected residents.