【Central Afri】Central African Republic: Companies must not profit from blood diamonds
Editor’s NoteThis report from the Central African Republic highlights the severe challenges facing healthcare systems in crisis-affected regions….
Central African Republic
【Bangui, Cent】Central African Republic: Despite Embargo Lifting, Diamonds Struggle to Shine
Editor’s NoteThe Kimberley Process has lifted its final embargo on diamonds from the Central African Republic, marking a political win for the…
【Bangui, Cent】Central African Republic: A Large Diamond Over 177 Carats Presented to Touadéra
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the discovery of a 177-carat diamond in the Central African Republic, described by officials as an unprecedented…
【Central Afri】Central African Republic: International Diamond Embargo Lifted
Editor’s NoteThe Kimberley Process has voted to fully lift sanctions, permitting diamond exports from all regions of the country for the first time…
【Central Afri】Cautious Optimism in the Mining Sector of the Central African Republic
Editor’s NoteThe lifting of the diamond export embargo in the Central African Republic marks a significant step, yet the industry anticipates a slow…
【Dubai, UAE】UK Statement Following Kimberley Process Plenary in Dubai
Editor’s NoteThis report details how Russia used procedural rules to block discussion of its war in Ukraine at a key diamond industry forum,…
【Central Afri】Investigation Reveals Russian Wagner Group Sells ‘Blood Diamonds’
Editor’s NoteThis article is based on an investigation by the European Investigative Collaborations (EIC) consortium, alleging that the Wagner Group…
【Bangui, Cent】Kimberley Process: When Russian Mercenaries Pressure Zonal Focal Points
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the role of the Kimberley Process in curbing the trade of conflict diamonds, with a focus on its implementation…
【Cameroon, Ce】Nearly 5,000 Carats of Diamonds Produced Annually Along Cameroon-CAR Border
Editor’s NoteThis report highlights the persistent challenge of informal diamond trafficking along the Cameroon-CAR border, underscoring how porous…
【Cameroon, Ce】Approximately 5,000 Carats of Diamonds Produced Annually Along Cameroon-CAR Border
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the persistent challenge of formalizing artisanal diamond mining in eastern Cameroon. While annual production is…