A landslide caused by heavy rains at Conakry’s Dar es Salam landfill buried nearby shacks, leaving many dead and triggering ongoing rescue operations. The government had been enforcing evacuations and safety measures around the site amid fears of further collapses, and officials plan to relocate affected residents as tolls are confirmed.

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Guinea landfill collapse in Conakry leaves 22-30 dead

World· Aug 23, 2026

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Dar es Salaam is the largest city and financial hub of Tanzania and capital of the Dar es Salaam Region. It is located on the Swahili coast. With a population of over 7 million people, Dar es Salaam is the largest city in East Africa by population and the fifth-largest in Africa. Dar es Salaam remains an important economic centre and one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Experts predict that the city's population will grow to over 10 million before 2030.

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