Blood Diamonds
The World’s Blood Diamond Watchdog Is Looking to the Blockchain
But can new technology fix a broken process?
Snitch Who Jailed Liberian War Criminal Fears for His Life After Deportation from Canada
Cindor Reeves helped put away former Liberian warlord Charles Taylor. That wasn't good enough for the Canadian government, who shipped him back to Liberia.
Once Again, Bieber's New Collab with Skrillex Is Pretty Damn Good
But not as good as this acoustic cover with Sonny on guitar.
Hana Talks Her Bond with Blood Diamonds and Getting Lorde's Blessing
We chatted with the rising pop artist about going from backup singer to center stage.
The Diamond Trade Is Fueling Conflict in the Central African Republic
A new report says armed groups in the war-torn country earn as much as $5.8 million annually from illegal taxation and the mining and sale of diamonds.
Libel Charges Against 'Blood Diamonds' Journalist Rafael Marques Dropped
Marques told VICE News the generals agreed to end their quest to silence him, and did not contest the allegations of killings and torture in the country's diamond-rich Lunda Norte province.
'I Will Fight Until the End': Angolan Journalist Tried for Libel After Revealing Atrocities
Award-winning investigative journalist Rafael Marques de Morais is facing defamation charges over his allegations that nine Angolan generals committed crimes against humanity.
Most Vital: Tchami Attacks, The 90s are Back, and Molly is Wack
With your resolutions surely long forgotten by now, there are better ways to warm your soul this January.
Everybody Wants to Work with Rome Fortune
Atlanta's finest new rapper explains his collaborations with Four Tet, ILoveMakonnen, and Suicideyear, and premieres a brand new track.
Grimes' New Song Stunts on Any and All Haters
"Go" was originally meant for Rihanna, and you can tell.
How the Hell Did Zimbabwe End Up with Just $217 in the Bank?
I once found $200 on the floor of a gas station. If I'd known that made me richer than a country, I wouldn't have been so bummed about having to spend it all on tax debts.