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19 April 2021
Lesotho Becomes The First African Country To Export Cannabis To The European Union
Lesotho has made history by becoming the first certified African country to supply the European Union with cannabis for pharmaceutical use.
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Nigeria
19 November 2018
'Suffering and Smiling': Is Nigeria Driving Its People Mad?
Reckoning with Nigeria's struggle for better mental health.
News
18 September 2018
South Africa Legalizes Marijuana—Smokers Rejoice
The country's constitutional court announced today that dagga AKA ganja AKA weed AKA canibus can now be legally consumed in private places in South Africa.
News
30 April 2018
Zimbabwe Becomes Second African Country to Legalize Marijuana Cultivation
The government will allow individuals and businesses to grow marijuana for medical and scientific purposes.
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20 October 2017
What Would Legal Weed Look Like in South Africa?
It could be a huge boost to the economy. So why isn't it moving faster?
News
13 September 2017
Lesotho Just Granted Africa's First Legal Marijuana License
Lesotho's Ministry has granted the South African medical company Verve Dynamics an official license for the cultivation of marijuana.
Music
15 March 2013
Chris Brown in Ghana: 'Kiss Kiss' Ghana Goodbye
Chris Brown while in Ghana made Ghanaians made last week when he smoked weed while on stage. Watch the video here.
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