24
Aug
A deadly landslide struck Dar Es Salam, the largest landfill in Guinea’s capital, Conakry, early Sunday after heavy rains caused a massive pile of waste to collapse, killing 30 people, according to the central government. The rains began around 2 a.m. and swept across the landfill, triggering the landslide that buried nearby shacks. Six people were seriously injured, several homes were destroyed, and search-and-rescue teams continued working to find survivors. Authorities said the open-air landfill had been scheduled for closure on Sunday. Residents living nearby had already received eviction notices, but many remained in the area when the disaster occurred.…
