At least 22 people have died following a landslide in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. The disaster occurred after heavy rainfall began around 3 a.m., causing a mass of refuse to shift and bury nearby shacks located in the area.
Local officials have confirmed the death toll as rescue efforts respond to the destruction caused by the slide. The incident highlights the vulnerability of informal settlements situated near waste sites during periods of intense weather.
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