At least 30 people died and 22 others were injured after a landslide hit the Dar-es-Salam landfill in Conakry, Guinea [1, 2].
The disaster highlights the extreme risks faced by urban poor living in precarious settlements near unstable industrial and waste sites.
The collapse occurred on Aug. 23, 2026 [3], when heavy seasonal rains caused the massive waste mound to give way [4]. The resulting landslide buried several shacks located in the immediate vicinity of the landfill [5].
Emergency responders worked to recover victims from the debris. The site had been slated for closure, and local residents had previously received eviction notices to leave the area [4]. Despite these warnings, many residents remained in the settlement near the dump [4].
Conakry has struggled with waste management and the stability of its primary disposal sites. The Dar-es-Salam landfill is one of the city's most prominent waste sites, often operating under challenging conditions during the rainy season [1, 2].
Local authorities have not yet released a final death toll, but current figures confirm 30 fatalities [1]. The 22 injured individuals were transported for medical treatment following the collapse [1].
“At least 30 people died and 22 others were injured”
This incident underscores the intersection of climate vulnerability and urban poverty in Guinea. The collapse of the Dar-es-Salam landfill demonstrates that formal eviction notices are often insufficient to protect residents who lack alternative housing, leaving them exposed to environmental disasters triggered by intensifying seasonal weather patterns.
