"Blood diamonds" and the conflict they've caused in parts of Africa are well known. However, it is now believed that gold may be the latest conflict commodity.
The price of gold is currently at a record high, and the three Sahel states in West Africa are some of the world's largest gold producers. However, it is not the civilians who are benefiting from this gold rush, but rather the military juntas that are controlling the industry.
As a result, gold is now paying for conflict, and the gold is being paid for in blood. So, how did this start, and is there any end in sight? Click on to find out.