# Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30 in Conakry

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-23 19:29 UTC · Category: World · Sources: 11 · Current Velocity: 12.44

## Executive Summary
Conflicting casualty figures emerge following a deadly rubbish landfill landslide in the capital of Guinea.

## Intelligence Brief
Initial reports published by Yahoo and The Hill stated that 22 people were killed after a landslide occurred at a rubbish landfill in the capital of Guinea, with officials cited as the source. Concurrently, other outlets including BBC News, Al Jazeera, and U.S. News & World Report reported a higher death toll of 30 people, with U.S.


News & World Report attributing the information directly to the government. Subsequent coverage identified the specific location of the disaster as Conakry, according to BBC reporting. The discrepancy in the reported number of fatalities remains unresolved in the current material, as outlets continue to cite differing totals between 22 and at least 30 dead.


Coverage does not yet specify the exact circumstances that triggered the landfill collapse or details regarding rescue and recovery operations. Future reports are expected to clarify the official death toll and provide updates from authorities in Conakry.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What happened in Guinea?
A rubbish landfill collapsed or experienced a landslide in the capital city of Conakry.

### How many people were killed?
Current reporting varies, citing either 22 or at least 30 fatalities.

### Who provided the information about the deaths?
Government officials and local authorities are cited as the sources for the reported figures.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Landslide, Guinea, Conakry, Landfill, Guinea Landfill Kills, Government Says

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| DW.com | Guinea: Garbage collapse at landfill kills dozens | 2026-08-24 11:26 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxQZXNib0pTY28wbTdzWFR5WW1uN1hVSC13VU5aektoSHRBOHlZNVJ0bU5TdVlMS1ZRNHIxSGNNNmN2c0tHTy1wY05NT1pNMlhXMEtwbFZMZDI4YjBJMGp3dmIzc3lHV2dzVnBnU25xd3ZsbHlMWC0zbWQ1bjNlT2FBTzVvSzNfVXF1Z1RZ?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Despair and anger in Conakry after deadly landfill collapse | 2026-08-24 11:26 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxNMmtBYmRHRy02S3NhYVBuNzZTTnhSU0V5bFZjbElNV0tYNUROeVA2eC0tcDllVVktbWU5a1p1b1M0R0g0T3ROYUNHeEZpY19uLW81N2Z6SmpzM2dmenNrN3R2SWRtS0h4RTFVNlhLMmoyRlNZbVNFQ3NHSFRnTzI0bGVPdHVsZEROcmFSWGZzUEZpWWlGY0tFUnln?oc=5) |
| Al Jazeera | Photos: Towering landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea’s capital, Conakry | 2026-08-24 11:26 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxPelRnT3Y3eU9oMkRaTE1lX2FWcmpPVERlbURCc0EyNkZxd3lfNzJwUVN5eGdfcGgxdU1WTEhncl91NkUxOGxlU1gwUVAxUEtoNGFucmo5RzdwUkpuWGY4YjdJZjZZNFo0RGZ4dldNVU5EdGlPQ01hd0VpaUQ0d2htdjlSWEFYMFNVT1VoQ2lVVDBUeUFnd2xka2xvSjhhZUF1dmZYRVBHZm9Sa3ZGY2dkUllUZ9IBuAFBVV95cUxQRXV4cUcxQ1lMUDlJOE82YnR5RkdXVUNJWHhMdm9MQzJ4YUR1X3RZU3hkalJkcWlXMFRudHN0bjlFTGw4OUR2endYOXhERFdqRWZQQXFidUpXdlBYTjNPc3RSNG9XSXZGeWhvdWprdkY2YmJBMFBTOE8wa2ttaXlodjZoUlBBZlZZQ3d1cVdxVEEwQnpBM3hwWWF0dU45MkV) |
| New York Post | At least 30 killed after massive waste pile collapses, trapping victims beneath garbage | 2026-08-24 11:26 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxObzc4YkhqZDFsYzBQaXNQZzVmb2FHSFdocnFnaTBBc3dxYV9lZW1PNm1FVFRLT0xhZkFaa2pCTzFhczZEbl9xZkg2dlhveFY1SWRwRkFVRmVKZThfcmdBU21wOEhkSUhjWWpPXy1jN3R6NnUyYVFpT0tZYkdzRFhMWnlqeVJZY0FzMVdVeVhoQzJXWjBLYjBGZWZOT2lJaTYwX0k1bXVhckJRbVBTNmdXdnl4NzNISDRFZ3ltZ3g3Y0l4WmhrTzNJ?oc=5) |
| People.com | At Least 30 Killed, 22 Injured After Landfill Landslide Triggered by Heavy Rainfall Causes Several Homes to Collapse | 2026-08-24 11:26 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiyAFBVV95cUxQSDNiRWJ3RUNWZmU5OHd4d0xJYlotVUM1TG85dXlLY0xNaXJweUxqei1WQ1h6c1JvQUt1X3ZNc0ptLWtPVmdjYUh5WlRhTjJka3FNSW8tYmM2QUJ6MDFMM1cwR0Y4QXhuU2RCbXFxUGltdXpCNzNHNUtleUFFQklDbDNiQnViRnJvMUJxQTlFNjRLRm1kaF9TZUpwQ2lwRlh0UDg5enliX0VuMzZHTi13Y3RDRmlVNGFTWWRNWl80UFA5NV9yTkNoTA?oc=5) |
| dailyrecordnews.com | Guinea Landslide | 2026-08-23 18:17 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxOQnZzZ3FmM0FRSkhqR1FfWTQtREJRajNiT1FaMTVUZ0xFd0w5ajlKNmpfU2U3ZWNTRHdjS0haZ3l1X3k3aGYwelVHTnBuaWFaVXlFaVk5anhhWHhVeDRlZkpoZGszM3NQa1ZtR29xWmVkLTFNMUdzaW5tbHpGdHk4blVKX1NBeDhpVHpqZ2o3TG5neG8yQVU0RzVfRThRX3E0ODRrRDd6dnJLUlRQMS1lSGNWMGtRTl9mcGc?oc=5) |
| DW.com | Guinea: Garbage collapse at landfill kills dozens | 2026-08-23 18:17 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxQZXNib0pTY28wbTdzWFR5WW1uN1hVSC13VU5aektoSHRBOHlZNVJ0bU5TdVlMS1ZRNHIxSGNNNmN2c0tHTy1wY05NT1pNMlhXMEtwbFZMZDI4YjBJMGp3dmIzc3lHV2dzVnBnU25xd3ZsbHlMWC0zbWQ1bjNlT2FBTzVvSzNfVXF1Z1RZ0gGLAUFVX3lxTE9keVpFdFNQcmotRk1nWWUwYUNLWXNuOWt5Tmh1cEhKUFcwSnNsWmlhd29sWlJHVmdnLWxmSUFzNF9xa0F0bG9UaXhwVnBmQ3ZsQnoxclRnV1N6bHdQa2xMOXNGWDJuNlA0UGlEdkJ6VW9la3Q3MzI0SEU0U1dDaTBqdVRUbmYya1hnVWc?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | 22 dead after landslide at landfill in the capital of Guinea | 2026-08-23 18:17 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxQTHJwQnBUV2steHI0NHBBRFAyRkxQUzR4UnktV3FQa3hOOWRwNkN3LXpuajBzWDJPOW9UbF9pdEtwM1ppOXU0NG5LQnhzY3RJekkzaXlydG5fTmNSaDRwVTBwb050WWY5YlVBMTY0YzY2TXk4Y2lydXdaVWZhUzZpeHFGblVqTm1jV2pCMV9QeUFWOG9qZkE?oc=5) |
| AP News | At least 22 people killed in a landslide in capital of Guinea, officials say | 2026-08-23 18:17 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQM0pXVm1oUkllY1YtOXY4MGZjMzBQWFg2V0wwU3V1YVFyalZ1V3BEbGRvckdhYlFSUVRIb3p5WFJHQTdmZ3l6dnBIWlg4OEtnOVRvaU05R3VVWlAwNm9jSnNIS0RydXlFTVBfWkZWaG1vdDFkcHRtaUNINmlLMjFSUjVRc1dGLVd0dkVDWlJsVDRSbEZGcGZZNFR1X0FoMkxDOEE?oc=5) |
| BBC News | Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30 | 2026-08-23 18:17 | [Source Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g3g36z7p6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) |
| Al Jazeera | Landfill collapse in Guinea kills at least 30 people | 2026-08-23 18:17 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxQeUxxbnU4bGFxT014UFY2ak5SN1k2TEU0RWFsZ0t4YTVVN0x5NE1oZTlraHR0M0dPdHFvSkd3Q0hZdlVaRFJSVURqdkVqVzItWDVYMjRQT3kxZ0ZwbGNKdm5HY0hSeW1zT1lWQkk5eU83c1ZlSkZlMUJYb2ZnZUpMQ2p5LWNWSTdfZzl1dEFvajZIT0VWaHM2S0s0bnNzZDMxYkxoa3NxVDJlWTDSAbABQVVfeXFMUGZzZ1NJeUJqZXd0MlExTllrN3R0OFVqb0g4TnU3RnU5S0JCNzNpUzdVY0paYU5ENjNjUmNSeGtxazNQcW5CSTBRLWpMT2NCdDUxMDNzNDFUMXpCamxfRDVzQ2NtcEJJWnBzYVJVb2hRUE0wRU1PZzB0eDR2N0lMS0tibkNUSlBOQ0w2WFRpczhoek5VdHVOSWgyVDlVQVhUcmoySlBVLV9) |
| U.S. News & World Report | Landslide at Guinea Landfill Kills 30, Government Says | 2026-08-23 18:17 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxPWmhjM1MyZkZXb0RjNV9nVjU0bEdwTnF6MVBwMDlKMllUQmRRd1RUTFJIRHVPMVVUWmxOOExwa3ZMb1hiWDFreTk5OHppTkprSVRfeHJtRl9xd1FHdUVPY1ZJQ3oxWHloVm83VU42OVdhSm0tVFRhZ0lXd2xHWWNFcGdkX3hwMmlFU2hCTzhaTGpvNTJ6bTZLQ3ZZNUZIaXpBNTI4bE1KVmVCTGc?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | 22 dead after landslide at landfill in the capital of Guinea | 2026-08-23 18:17 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPSnhoTndLQnJaRXY3b1RUNEFIblE4VnJuV3N0ckVyY2d6LWt5ZXNCS1dKb01nN2ZqZm1GN3Z6eFVkcUw4RW9KNnp4ZzdNeGdVQW9NUFh3X1lfNVZUZS1KbjZ1STFWdjloaHlWTVhkM3hOdi12UGZiaUdKNk5HaHpqLTVMV1VuMXBfNFE4TGVPOUtkMElKV0E?oc=5) |
| The Hill | At least 22 people killed in a landslide in capital of Guinea, officials say | 2026-08-23 18:17 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxQWjdDOGVTd01kUldNS2cxbHJxZ1ZWR09rX2dkbFBlcjZ6WEFBOFZoSXRaM2ZqdUtZNnI3dVJQYWR3UUMxaFdTYU9wRmt5Z21rTDU3RnpYWGE1TGZDWWplSXZ4dXhiRnBSU3MyVUp2ZlowdUFWWTczd1pIX2wxVGFYQXhpdnZwdkJRWl9md0JMU1k5TkRiMDQya3VWY25oUXZ5ZDRnSGNpa3VzS3lWZmJuLTlmWGktaEM0cDBmSnJ4dWtzb2x6Tm5j0gHMAUFVX3lxTFA5TDFhemtzcWZaZGpqY0NMWURGOEhHSENSSFFiMDFjSW1hb3VEc0EwQ3hzX1hZTHJlOGMyOEtGcks3WTVmcjF6LUtaUndtR1phMTNPVS1YRXdPa3hiSlVGa0lSdlVoR3FycjhJeURqdEY3UWVWZV9CV1k3VTRUVDIwMmRXbWJpNFFCdDV) |
| BBC | Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30 in Conakry | 2026-08-23 18:17 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTE5ISjU1R21yODRFNkthU0pRem9xb2ZZY2FsS193eUdiVTdGZ25IeU50enQteTl5akZOQkVhUG53ZlcxYjhiNWdRSEJwNzZTNmdoNVAySlNHaHR3UQ?oc=5) |

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