Grief and anger are mounting in Guinea after a landfill collapse in Conakry killed 31 people and injured more than 20 others.
The disaster struck the Dar es Salam neighbourhood in the early hours of Sunday after heavy rain triggered landslides at the landfill, destroying several homes and burying residents.
Survivors say they had repeatedly warned authorities about the dangers posed by the unstable dump. Community leader Abou Hamza said residents had organised meetings and invited officials to address the issue, but claimed their concerns were not taken seriously.
Rescue teams worked through torrential rain on Monday, using heavy machinery to search for survivors and recover bodies. Families gathered at the site, with many mourning the loss of loved ones.
More than 350 people affected by the disaster were moved to a school for temporary shelter, while authorities identified dozens of households still at risk and ordered residents in dangerous areas to evacuate.
The tragedy has renewed concerns about disaster preparedness, unsafe settlements and the management of landfill sites during Guinea’s intense rainy season.