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Guinea: At least 34 dead after landslide in Conakry

A week after the deadly landslide in Conakry, Mamadi Doumbouya visited the scene of the disaster. Guinean authorities report at least 34 deaths and have announced measures to prevent such a catastrophe from happening again.

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Guinea: At least 34 dead after landslide in Conakry
· France 24 Afrique

A week after a deadly landslide in Conakry, Mamadi Doumbouya visited the site affected by the disaster. The tragedy claimed at least 34 lives, according to figures released by Guinean authorities.

A death toll of at least 34

Authorities report at least 34 victims in the landslide that occurred in the Guinean capital. No further details were provided in the available information regarding the circumstances of the disaster or the progress of operations on the ground.

Measures announced

During the visit, authorities said they intended to take measures to prevent a similar disaster from occurring in the future. The nature of these measures and their implementation timeline were not detailed.

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