Botswana's President Festus Mogae countered the 'blood diamonds' narrative
via Mmegi1 min read
In 2006, the film "Blood Diamond" significantly impacted the perception of natural diamonds, highlighting conflict and exploitation in some African regions. This narrative presented a challenge to the diamond industry. During this period, President Festus Mogae of Botswana actively worked to counter this perception on the global stage, advocating against a single story defining the entire continent. De Beers also invested substantial resources in advertising to correct the narrative surrounding diamonds.
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