Latest news in Guinea? September 5th, 2026

Mass Funeral Held for Landfill Collapse Victims Guinea held a mass funeral attended by thousands of mourners, government officials, and religious leaders for 36 people killed in the catastrophic collapse of the Dar-es-Salam landfill in Conakry. The disaster occurred following heavy seasonal rains that caused a massive trash pile to collapse onto nearby homes. Authorities confirmed that 17 of the deceased were Sierra Leonean nationals. Muslim funeral prayers were conducted at a mosque in the Bambeto suburb before the victims were buried in the local cemetery. Voice of Nigeria+ 1Relocation and Demolition Operations in Conakry Following the dump collapse, Guinean authorities have been demolishing vulnerable homes situated directly beneath the unstable waste site to avoid further casualties. Over 1,600 residents have received emergency relief, and roughly 20 people remain hospitalised. However, the demolitions have triggered public criticism, with displaced families urging the government to provide better relocation assistance and temporary shelter. Voice of NigeriaRegional Developments (Guinea-Bissau Constitutional Referendum) In neighboring Guinea-Bissau, provisional results were finalized following a constitutional referendum where approximately 70% of voters approved major expansions to presidential powers ahead of general elections scheduled for late 2026. allAfrica.com