By region: North, West, Central, East, Southern Africa

This table is for general information only and is not legal advice. Regulations change and may be applied differently in practice. Always check with the relevant authority or a qualified local lawyer before importing, selling or using CBD products.

15Countries covered
2Restricted / limited conditions
13Illegal

Showing 15 of 15 countries

CBD and cannabis regulations by African country
BeninWest AfricaIllegal—Not assessedNot assessedNot assessedNot assessedSeptember 28, 2026
Burkina FasoWest AfricaIllegal—Not assessedNot assessedNot assessedNot assessedSeptember 28, 2026
Cabo VerdeWest AfricaIllegal—Not assessedNot assessedNot assessedNot assessedSeptember 28, 2026
Côte d’IvoireWest AfricaIllegal—Not assessedNot assessedNot assessedNot assessedSeptember 28, 2026
GambiaWest AfricaIllegal—Not assessedNot assessedNot assessedNot assessedSeptember 27, 2026
GhanaWest AfricaIllegal—Not assessedNot assessedNot assessedNot assessedSeptember 26, 2026
GuineaWest AfricaIllegal—Not assessedNot assessedNot assessedNot assessedSeptember 26, 2026
Guinea-BissauWest AfricaIllegal—Not assessedNot assessedNot assessedNot assessedSeptember 26, 2026
LiberiaWest AfricaRestricted / limited conditions—Not assessedNot assessedNot assessedNot assessedSeptember 27, 2026
MaliWest AfricaIllegal—Not assessedNot assessedNot assessedNot assessedSeptember 26, 2026
NigerWest AfricaIllegal—Not assessedNot assessedNot assessedNot assessedSeptember 26, 2026
NigeriaWest AfricaIllegal—Not assessedNot assessedNot assessedNot assessedSeptember 26, 2026
SenegalWest AfricaIllegal—Not assessedNot assessedNot assessedNot assessedSeptember 26, 2026
Sierra LeoneWest AfricaRestricted / limited conditions—Not assessedNot assessedNot assessedNot assessedSeptember 27, 2026
TogoWest AfricaIllegal—Not assessedNot assessedNot assessedNot assessedSeptember 27, 2026
How to read this table
CBD status
The legal position of CBD products in that country, as assessed from official sources. Open the country profile for the conditions that apply.
THC limit
The maximum THC content allowed in CBD products, where the regulation states one.
Hemp
Whether hemp can be grown and used, for example for industrial purposes.
Medical cannabis
Whether a medical cannabis programme or licensing framework exists.
Recreational
The position on recreational or private personal use.
Cultivation licensing
Whether licences to cultivate cannabis or hemp can be obtained.
Last reviewed
The date the profile was last checked against official sources. Laws can change faster than any reference site, so confirm current rules with the relevant authority.
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