https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/landslide-at-waste-mound-in-guinea-s-capital-kills-30-government-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/landslide-at-waste-mound-in-guinea-s-capital-kills-30-government-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/landslide-at-waste-mound-in-guinea-s-capital-kills-30-government-says#u48756Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:15:29 +0000The Guinea government confirmed 30 people died after heavy overnight rains caused a massive waste mound to collapse at a landfill in the capital, Conakry. The landslide buried nearby tents and shanties under tonnes of waste. The disaster occurred just days before the site was scheduled to close. While the government has verified the death toll, the total number of injuries remains unspecified. Rescue efforts focused on areas where homes were destroyed by the debris.Why it mattersThe incident highlights the dangers of seasonal rains in the region. The Dar-es-Salam landfill had been slated for c https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/landslide-at-waste-mound-in-guinea-s-capital-kills-30-government-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/landslide-at-waste-mound-in-guinea-s-capital-kills-30-government-says#u47572Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:01:28 +0000A landslide at the Dar-es-Salam landfill in Guinea's capital Conakry has killed 30 people and injured others after heavy seasonal rain caused the waste mound to collapse. The incident occurred days before the site was due to close. The government has confirmed the death toll.Why it mattersThe Dar-es-Salam landfill is the largest in Conakry, and the collapse was triggered by heavy rain. The site was set to close soon. Landslides at waste sites are a significant risk in areas with inadequate waste management and heavy rainfall.What is confirmedThe landslide at the Dar-es-Salam landfill in G