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Landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea’s capital after heavy rains

Low Severity Africa Guinea
Date Occurred Aug 23, 2026 21:08 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Aug 23, 2026
Full Description

A mound of waste collapsed at a landfill in Conakry, Guinea, after heavy overnight rains, engulfing nearby homes.

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Country Profile
Guinea flag Guinea
Region Africa
Capital Conakry
Population 1,843,121
GDP / Capita $2100.0
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Event Metadata
  • ID #25981
  • Type General News
  • Region Africa
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 23, 2026
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