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Landfill Collapse in Guinea Capital Kills 30 People
The Hindu2h
THE BRIEF
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A massive mound of waste collapsed at a landfill in the Gbessia commune of Conakry, Guinea, at 2 a.m. on August 23, 2026, following heavy overnight rains.
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The landslide killed 30 people and left six others seriously injured, with witnesses reporting the debris was large enough to bury an entire apartment building.
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Minister of Territorial Administration Djenab Toure had announced on August 20, 2026, that the government planned to close the site due to safety risks during the rainy season.