Conakry. A landslide at a landfill in Guinea’s capital has killed 30 people, the government said on Sunday, after heavy overnight rains caused a massive mound of waste to collapse, engulfing nearby tents and shacks.
The incident occurred less than a week after the government announced plans to close the site and relocate the waste because of the danger it posed, particularly during the rainy season, when landslides and deadly flash floods frequently hit crowded, underdeveloped cities across parts of West Africa.
The landslide occurred at about 2am (0200 GMT) in the Gbessia commune of Conakry, according to a government statement. Six people were seriously injured and another 16 sustained minor injuries, it said.
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