World Business Report - Is Sierra Leone's diamond industry under threat?

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Diamond mines across Sierra Leone are closing, deepening economic uncertainty and raising fears of further conflict. Our presenter Ed Butler travels to the country’s mining region to uncover what’s behind the shutdowns.

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Published on Monday, 27th April 2026.

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