Landslide at Conakry Waste Site Kills at Least 30 in Guinea

A landslide at a waste dump in Guinea’s capital killed at least 30 people and injured several others early on Sunday after heavy overnight rain.

The collapse occurred around 2 a.m. in the Gabesia commune of Conakry. A large mound of rubbish gave way, burying tents and shacks built beside the site and destroying several homes. Rescuers continued searching for victims through the day.

Guinea’s government confirmed the death toll and said emergency teams were working at the scene. The site had long been used for informal settlements by people living near the capital’s main landfill.

Heavy seasonal rains have increased the risk of such collapses across West Africa. Similar incidents at poorly managed waste sites have caused fatalities in other countries in recent years. Authorities in Conakry have faced repeated calls to relocate residents and improve waste management.

The disaster adds to the humanitarian pressures already facing the country. International organisations have offered assistance, though details of the response remain limited in the immediate aftermath.

Local officials said the full number of people living in the affected area is still being established. Survivors described waking to the sound of the mound shifting before it came down.