Striking gold

Published: March 24, 2023, 12:05 a.m.

\u201cThis is a diamond!\u201d: In 2017, two young miners, Komba and Saffea, struck gold. They uncovered a huge 709 carat diamond - the \u2018Peace Diamond\u2019 - worth millions of dollars, in Sierra Leone. It was a dream come true for them both. They were rich beyond their wildest dreams. And then, their dream began to unravel. \nThanks for listening. Let us know what you think.\n#TheComb\nGet in touch: thecomb@bbc.com

Produced by Mary Goodhart