VOICED : Ivory Coast seeking diamonds to survive

The video explores the search for diamonds in Tortilla, a village in northern Ivory Coast. It highlights the history of the mines, once owned by a French company, and the impact of the civil war, which led to illegal mining activities. The UN imposed an embargo on diamond exports to prevent conflict financing. The new government aims to regulate the mining sector and lift the embargo. Despite these efforts, miners face challenges, earning minimal income while hoping for a life-changing diamond discovery.

What is the primary activity of the men in the village of Tortilla?

• Farming

• Fishing

• Tourism

• Diamond mining

Why did the illegal diggers move into the mining site?

• The government invited them.

• The site was discovered to have more diamonds.

• The official mine closed in 1975.

• The site was abandoned after the civil war.

What was the reason for the UN embargo on diamond exports from Ivory Coast?

• To protect the environment

• To support local businesses

• To prevent financing of the conflict

• To increase diamond prices

What is the new government's objective regarding illegal mining activities?

• To ban all mining activities

• To ignore them

• To regulate and legalize them

• To increase taxes on mining

What is the average monthly earning of a clandestine mine worker in Tortilla?

• €100

• €50

• €30

• €10