Africanews · 2026-08-24

Guinea: Conakry residents grapple with aftermath of landfill disaster

Residents in Guinea's capital Conakry have been left reeling after part of a landfill fell on to neighbouring homes following heavy rains. The incident has claimed 30 lives.

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