Legality of Cannabis in Africa
The legality of cannabis varies widely across Africa. In some countries, cannabis is illegal, and possession or use can result in severe penalties. In other countries, cannabis is legal or decriminalised for medical or recreational use.
It is important to note that the laws and penalties related to cannabis can change frequently and vary by jurisdiction. It is always a good idea to research the current law and regulations before using or possessing cannabis in any country.
Country | Recreational | Medical |
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Algeria | Illegal | Illegal |
Angola | Illegal | Illegal |
Benin | Illegal | Illegal |
Botswana | Illegal | Illegal |
Burkina Faso | Illegal | Illegal |
Burundi | Illegal | Illegal |
Cameroon | Illegal | Illegal |
Cape Verde | Illegal | Illegal |
Central African Republic | Illegal | Illegal |
Chad | Illegal | Illegal |
Comoros | Illegal | Illegal |
Democratic Republic of the Congo | Illegal | Legal |
Republic of the Congo | Illegal | Illegal |
Djibouti | Illegal | Illegal |
Egypt | Illegal but often unenforced | Illegal |
Equatorial Guinea | Illegal | Illegal |
Eritrea | Illegal | Illegal |
eSwatini | Illegal | Illegal |
Ethiopia | Illegal | Illegal |
Gabon | Illegal | Illegal |
Gambia | Illegal | Illegal |
Ghana | Illegal | Legal only for THC less than 0.3% |
Guinea | Illegal | Illegal |
Guinea-Bissau | Illegal | Illegal |
Ivory Coast | Illegal | Illegal |
Kenya | Illegal | Illegal |
Lesotho | Illegal but tolerated | Illegal |
Liberia | Illegal | Illegal |
Libya | Illegal | Illegal |
Madagascar | Illegal | Illegal |
Malawi | Illegal | Legal |
Mali | Illegal | Illegal |
Mauritania | Illegal | Illegal |
Mauritius | Illegal | Legal |
Morocco | Illegal but often unenforced | Legal |
Mozambique | Illegal | Illegal |
Namibia | Illegal | Illegal |
Niger | Illegal | Illegal |
Nigeria | Illegal | Illegal |
Rwanda | Illegal | Legal |
Sao Tome and Principe | Illegal | Illegal |
Senegal | Illegal | Illegal |
Seychelles | Illegal | Legal |
Sierra Leone | Illegal | Illegal |
Somalia | Illegal | Illegal |
South Africa | Legal | Legal |
South Sudan | Illegal | Illegal |
Sudan | Illegal | Illegal |
Tanzania | Illegal | Illegal |
Togo | Illegal | Illegal |
Tunisia | Illegal | Illegal |
Uganda | Illegal | Illegal |
Zambia | Illegal | Legal |
Zimbabwe | Illegal | Legal |