Landslide at Guinea landfill kills at least 30 people

A massive landslide at a landfill in Conakry, Guinea, killed at least 30 people and injured 22 others after heavy rains caused a garbage mountain to collapse. The disaster struck a suburb of the capital, burying homes in the impoverished Dar-es-Salam neighborhood. Six of the injured remain in serious condition as search and rescue operations continue.

Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah visited the site to offer condolences on behalf of the government. Local media reported that authorities had planned to secure and clear the expansive landfill in the weeks prior to the incident. This is not the first time the site has caused tragedy; a similar landslide in 2017 claimed nine lives.

Guinea, despite its rich natural resources, remains one of the world's poorest nations. The country, with a population of about 15 million, is a major global exporter of bauxite, the primary material for aluminum. However, many citizens struggle with inadequate access to healthcare, education, electricity, and clean drinking water.

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The government had planned to secure and clear the landfill.