Conakry: In Guinea, a landslide at a garbage dump outside the capital Conakry has claimed the lives of at least 30 people. The government of the West African country says it has mobilised significant resources to try and find survivors that may still be trapped under massive piles of waste. Less than a week ago, that same government had announced plans to close the Dar-es-Salam landfill due to dangerous conditions there.
According to France24.com, the government is focusing on rescue operations and is deploying emergency services and volunteers to the site. The incident has drawn attention to the urgent need for improved waste management systems in areas surrounding Conakry. The plans to close the landfill were part of an initiative to address these safety concerns, highlighting the risks faced by residents living near waste disposal sites.