A massive 2,492-carat diamond, the second-largest ever discovered, has been unearthed in Botswana by Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond. The remarkable find occurred at the Karowe mine, located approximately 500 kilometres (300 miles) north of Gaborone, Botswana’s capital. This discovery is the largest since the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond was found in South Africa in 1905. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the annual Epe Kayokayo festival novelty football game competition held on Monday at the Senator Tokunbo Abiru Stadium in Epe, Lagos State. The match drew a lively crowd eager to witness the much-anticipated event between the Diamond Ladies and the Boss Ladies. EDITOR’S PICKS FACT CHECK: Did Lagos Govt Impose … Read more
Ugandan troops were also found to have looted gold, diamonds and timber EKO HOT BLOG reports that Uganda has been ordered to pay $325m (£240m) to the Democratic Republic of Congo for its role in the conflict there. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled Uganda had violated international norms as an occupying force between … Read more