Landslide at waste dump in Conakry, Guinea kills 30
A landslide at a waste dump in Conakry, Guinea's capital, killed 30 people after heavy overnight rains caused the mound to collapse and bury nearby tents and shacks. The disaster occurred less than a week after the government announced plans to close and relocate the site due to safety concerns. The incident highlights the recurring danger of landslides and flooding during rainy season in crowded, underdeveloped West African cities.
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Landslide at waste mound in Guinea capital kills 30, government says
A landslide at a waste dump in Conakry, Guinea's capital, killed 30 people after heavy overnight rains caused the mound to collapse and bury nearby tents and shacks. The disaster occurred less than a week after the government announced plans to close and relocate the site due to safety concerns. The incident highlights the recurring danger of landslides and flooding during rainy season in crowded, underdeveloped West African cities.
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