Landslide at Guinea Landfill Kills Dozens

A massive landslide at the main landfill in Guinea's capital, Conakry, has killed at least 30 people. The incident occurred when a section of the garbage dump collapsed onto nearby homes.

23 Aug, 16:37 — 23 Aug, 20:02

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Why this matters

Landslides at landfills, often exacerbated by heavy rains, are a recurring tragedy in many developing nations where informal settlements are built near waste sites. This incident highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable communities living in precarious conditions and the urgent need for improved waste management and urban planning.

Key entitiesGuinea Conakry Dar-es-salam

The Story

What 27 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

A landslide occurred at a landfill in Guinea's capital, Conakry
The landslide was caused by heavy seasonal rains
The collapse buried nearby homes and people
Rescue operations are ongoing

Key claims2 agreed · 3 unverified

✓

A landslide at a landfill in Guinea's capital, Conakry, killed 30 people.

agreed·Daily Maverickpolitikenstar-kenyahindustan-timesndtv+8

✓

The landslide was caused by heavy seasonal rains.

agreed·politikenDWklix-badie-presseberlingske+6

The landslide buried an apartment building and other precarious dwellings.

unverified·Daily Maverick

Authorities fear more victims are under the mud and garbage.

unverified·der-standard

Six people were seriously injured in the incident.

unverified·ndtv

Where they diverge

Initial reported death toll

der-standarddie-presseorf

Initially reported at least 18 deaths

klix-baAl Jazeeran1-serbianosSCMP

Reported at least 22 deaths

Daily Maverickpolitikenstar-kenyahindustan-timesndtv+8 moreBBCdr-dkberlingskegulf-newsyle-uutisetAhram OnlineaftonbladetBarron's

Reported 30 deaths, often citing government sources

Coverage gaps

Specific district and neighborhood where the landslide occurred (Bbessia district's Dar-es-salam neighbourhood)

Reportedndtvaftonbladet

MissingDaily Maverickpolitikenstar-kenya+18

Number of seriously injured individuals (six others)

Reportedndtv

MissingDaily Maverickpolitikenstar-kenya+19

Coverage matrix(27 sources)

1–10 of 27

	AP	BBC	dr-dk	yle-uutiset	Al Jazeera	nos	DW	berlingske	aftonbladet	SCMP
Initial reported death toll
Specific district and neighborhood where the landslide occurred (Bbessia district's Dar-es-salam neighbourhood)
Number of seriously injured individuals (six others)

Covered Divergent Not mentioned

The Story

Analyzing sources…

Source Diversity

Excellent (92/100)

27 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 4/5 buckets covered25/33

Far L1

Far Left (1)

aftonbladet

Left11

Left (11)

Daily Maverickvijesti-mepolitikender-standardndtvBBCdr-dkDW+3 more

Center7

Center (7)

star-kenyaklix-basenewebnosSCMPAPorf

Right8

Right (8)

el-mundohindustan-timesdie-presseberlingskegulf-newsstar-malaysiaAhram OnlineBarron's

Far R

Geographic diversity— 21 regions34/34

Denmark3Austria3India2US2South Africa1Montenegro1Spain1Kenya1UK1Germany1Bosnia1UAE1Malaysia1Finland1Qatar1Serbia1Egypt1Sweden1Senegal1Netherlands1Hong Kong1

Political spectrum

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politiken

ndtv

aljazeera

n1-serbia

bbc

dr-dk

yle-uutiset

star-kenya

klix-ba

seneweb

nos

scmp

orf

hindustan-times

ahram

barrons

die-presse

gulf-news

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Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyToneFactuality

aftonbladetcenter-leftleftneutral—Factual reporting, specific location details

Daily Maverickcenter-leftcenter-leftneutralMostly FactualFocus on human impact and ongoing operations

der-standard

Coverage leans: center

The coverage is largely factual and descriptive, focusing on reporting the incident and its immediate aftermath without significant political framing, resulting in an overall center lean.

Sources

Showing 10 of 27 sources

APVery High4h ago

At least 22 people killed in a landslide in capital of Guinea, officials say - AP News

At least 22 people killed in a landslide in capital of Guinea, officials say AP News

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BBCHigh2h ago

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30

A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

Landfill collapse in Guinea kills at least 22 people

Heavy rains wash over the site, triggering a landslide that buries several shacks.

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DWHigh2h ago

Guinea: Garbage collapse at landfill kills dozens

Heavy seasonal rains caused a mound of garbage to collapse, burying dozens of people and nearby homes before the break of dawn.

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SCMPMostly Factual3h ago

Landfill collapse kills at least 22 in Guinea as rescuers search for survivors

A mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at Dar es Salam, the largest landfill in Guinea’s capital Conakry, early on Sunday killing at least 22 people, according to a provisional death toll from the country’s civil protection service. Heavy rains, which started at around 3am, washed over the refuse, triggering a landslide that buried nearby shacks. Lancine Sylla, the head of the suburb where the incident happened, said he feared a heavy death toll. Guinea’s minister for territorial administrati...

By Agencies

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ndtvMostly Factual2h ago

30 Killed In Guinea Capital After Landfill Collapse

Six others were seriously injured in the incident in the Bbessia district's Dar-es-salam neighbourhood on the capital's outskirts.

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Daily MaverickMostly Factual44m ago

Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30, government says

Rescue operations were continuing at the site of the landslide, which witnesses said was large enough to bury an apartment building along with more precarious dwellings.

By Reuters

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gulf-newsMixed2h ago

Guinea landfill collapse kills 30 in Conakry after heavy rain

Landfill collapse kills several in Guinea

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star-malaysiaMixed3h ago

Death toll rises to 30 in Guinea rubbish dump landslide - The Star

Death toll rises to 30 in Guinea rubbish dump landslide The Star

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star-kenyaMixed1h ago

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30 - the-star.co.ke

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30 the-star.co.ke

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Barron's · 23 Aug, 15:28|Full coverage: 27 · 5h|Window: 5h

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

Barron's23 Aug, 15:28First to report

Landfill Collapse Kills 30 In Guinea - Barron's

orf23 Aug, 16:16

Mülldeponie abgerutscht: Mindestens 18 Tote in Guinea

AP23 Aug, 16:37

At least 22 people killed in a landslide in capital of Guinea, officials say - AP News

SCMP23 Aug, 16:54

PHOTO PLZ....................Landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea - Africa - World - Ahram Online

n1-serbia23 Aug, 17:31

Najmanje 22 osobe poginule u klizištu u glavnom gradu Gvineje

Al Jazeera23 Aug, 17:35

Landfill collapse in Guinea kills at least 22 people

yle-uutiset23 Aug, 17:35

Ainakin 30 kuoli Guineassa kaatopaikan jätekasan romahdettua rankkasateiden jälkeen

star-malaysia23 Aug, 17:36

Death toll rises to 30 in Guinea rubbish dump landslide - The Star

gulf-news23 Aug, 17:46

Guinea landfill collapse kills 30 in Conakry after heavy rain

berlingske23 Aug, 17:48

30 er døde i jordskred i affaldsbjerg i Guinea

die-presse23 Aug, 17:49

Müllkippe rutscht auf Siedlung: mindestens 18 Tote in Guinea

klix-ba23 Aug, 17:57

Gvineja: Najmanje 22 osobe poginule u klizištu na deponiji u glavnom gradu

DW23 Aug, 18:01

Guinea: Garbage collapse at landfill kills dozens

dr-dk23 Aug, 18:15

30 døde i affaldsskred i Guinea

BBC23 Aug, 18:17

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30

ndtv23 Aug, 18:32

30 Killed In Guinea Capital After Landfill Collapse

der-standard23 Aug, 18:48

Mülldeponie rutscht in Guinea auf Siedlung, mindestens 18 Todesopfer

hindustan-times23 Aug, 18:53

Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30, government says

star-kenya23 Aug, 18:55

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30 - the-star.co.ke

1h later

politiken23 Aug, 19:56

30 er døde i jordskred i affaldsbjerg i Guinea

el-mundo23 Aug, 19:57

Al menos 30 muertos y 22 heridos tras un deslizamiento en un vertedero de Guinea-Conakri

vijesti-me23 Aug, 19:59

Najmanje 22 osobe poginule u klizištu na glavnoj deponiji u...

Daily Maverick23 Aug, 20:02Latest update

Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30, government says

Story evolution

The primary narrative shifted from an initial lower death toll to a more consistent figure of 30 as more information became available, likely from official government statements.

Initial ReportsAug 23 afternoon (16:00-17:00 UTC)

Early reports from outlets like ORF and Die Presse indicated at least 18 fatalities.

Updated Death TollAug 23 afternoon (17:00-18:00 UTC)

Several outlets, including Al Jazeera and SCMP, updated the death toll to at least 22.

Consensus on 30 DeathsAug 23 evening (18:00-20:00 UTC)

A majority of outlets, often citing government sources, reported the death toll had risen to 30.

Landslide at Guinea Landfill Kills Dozens

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 3 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

Coverage matrix(27 sources)

The Story

Source Diversity

Source Diversity

Political spectrum

Sources

At least 22 people killed in a landslide in capital of Guinea, officials say - AP News

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30

Landfill collapse in Guinea kills at least 22 people

Guinea: Garbage collapse at landfill kills dozens

Landfill collapse kills at least 22 in Guinea as rescuers search for survivors

30 Killed In Guinea Capital After Landfill Collapse

Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30, government says

Guinea landfill collapse kills 30 in Conakry after heavy rain

Death toll rises to 30 in Guinea rubbish dump landslide - The Star

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30 - the-star.co.ke

Coverage Timeline

Landfill Collapse Kills 30 In Guinea - Barron's

Mülldeponie abgerutscht: Mindestens 18 Tote in Guinea

At least 22 people killed in a landslide in capital of Guinea, officials say - AP News

Landfill collapse kills at least 22 in Guinea as rescuers search for survivors

Tientallen doden in Guinee door instorten vuilnisbelt

Guinée: plusieurs morts dans l'éboulement d'une décharge à Conakry

Över 30 döda i jordskred i sophög i Conakry

PHOTO PLZ....................Landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea - Africa - World - Ahram Online

Najmanje 22 osobe poginule u klizištu u glavnom gradu Gvineje

Landfill collapse in Guinea kills at least 22 people

Ainakin 30 kuoli Guineassa kaatopaikan jätekasan romahdettua rankkasateiden jälkeen

Death toll rises to 30 in Guinea rubbish dump landslide - The Star

Guinea landfill collapse kills 30 in Conakry after heavy rain

30 er døde i jordskred i affaldsbjerg i Guinea

Müllkippe rutscht auf Siedlung: mindestens 18 Tote in Guinea

Gvineja: Najmanje 22 osobe poginule u klizištu na deponiji u glavnom gradu

Guinea: Garbage collapse at landfill kills dozens

30 døde i affaldsskred i Guinea

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30

30 Killed In Guinea Capital After Landfill Collapse

Mülldeponie rutscht in Guinea auf Siedlung, mindestens 18 Todesopfer

Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30, government says

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30 - the-star.co.ke

30 er døde i jordskred i affaldsbjerg i Guinea

Al menos 30 muertos y 22 heridos tras un deslizamiento en un vertedero de Guinea-Conakri

Najmanje 22 osobe poginule u klizištu na glavnoj deponiji u...

Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30, government says

Story evolution

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Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 3 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

Coverage matrix(27 sources)

Story evolution

Political spectrum