One regulatory profile per African country.
Cannabis, THC, CBD & Hemp Regulations in Zambia: Complete 2026 Guide Last updated: September 2026 Zambia operates a dual system: recreational cannabis remains fully prohibited, while licensed cultivation, processing and export of cannabis for medicinal, scientific and research purposes, together with industrial hemp, are permitted under specific statutes. This guide summarises the current legal position […]
Cannabis, THC, CBD & Hemp Regulations in Malawi: Complete 2026 Guide Last updated: September 2026 Malawi operates a dual system: recreational cannabis remains fully prohibited, while licensed cultivation, processing and related activities for medicinal, industrial and scientific purposes are legal under the Cannabis Regulation Act 2020. This guide summarises the current legal position as of […]
Cannabis, THC, CBD & Hemp Regulations in Mauritius: Complete 2026 Guide Last updated: September 2026 Mauritius maintains a strict prohibition on cannabis under the Dangerous Drugs Act 2000. Recreational use remains fully illegal. A 2022 amendment intended to create a narrow medical CBD pathway has been passed by Parliament but has not been proclaimed into […]
Cannabis, THC, CBD & Hemp Regulations in Djibouti: Complete 2026 Guide Last updated: September 2026 Djibouti maintains a complete prohibition on cannabis and all related substances. There is no recreational market, no medical cannabis programme, and no legal distinction for CBD or industrial hemp. This guide summarises the current legal position under relevant narcotics legislation […]
Cannabis, THC, CBD & Hemp Regulations in the Comoros: Complete 2026 Guide Last updated: September 2026 The Union of the Comoros (Comores) maintains a complete prohibition on cannabis and all related substances. There is no recreational market, no medical cannabis programme, and no legal distinction for CBD or industrial hemp. This guide summarises the current […]
Cannabis, THC, CBD & Hemp Regulations in Madagascar: Complete 2026 Guide Last updated: September 2026 Madagascar maintains a complete prohibition on cannabis and all related substances. There is no recreational market, no medical cannabis programme, and no legal distinction for CBD or industrial hemp. This guide summarises the current legal position under Loi n° 97-039 […]
Cannabis, THC, CBD & Hemp Regulations in Kenya: Complete 2026 Guide Last updated: September 2026 Kenya maintains a strict prohibition on cannabis (locally known as bhang). Recreational use, possession, cultivation and trafficking remain criminal offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act. A narrow theoretical medical exception exists on paper but is not […]
Cannabis, THC, CBD & Hemp Regulations in Eritrea: Complete 2026 Guide Last updated: September 2026 Eritrea maintains a complete prohibition on cannabis and all related substances. There is no recreational market, no medical cannabis programme, and no legal distinction for CBD or industrial hemp. This guide summarises the current legal position under the Penal Code […]
Cannabis, THC, CBD & Hemp Regulations in Morocco: Complete 2026 Guide Last updated: September 2026 Morocco operates a dual regulatory regime. Recreational cannabis (including hashish) remains fully illegal. At the same time, a comprehensive licensing system under Law No. 13-21 permits the cultivation, processing, commercialization and export of cannabis strictly for medical, pharmaceutical and industrial […]
Cannabis, THC, CBD & Hemp Regulations in Togo: Complete 2026 Guide Last updated: September 2026 Togo maintains a complete prohibition on cannabis and all related substances. There is no recreational market, no medical cannabis programme, and no legal distinction for CBD or industrial hemp. This guide summarises the current legal position under Loi n° 98-008 […]
