Cannabis has a complex history in Africa having been grown, traded and consumed in many societies before and after it was made illegal in the early 20th century.
Despite its illegality, cannabis has also become an important source of livelihood for many African households. Some African countries have witnessed transformative debates and policies pertaining to cannabis, such as Ghana, South Africa and Zimbabwe, which have eased criminal sanctions and established legal markets for medicinal and industrial cannabis.
South Africa has also legalised the private production of cannabis for personal use. In countries like Kenya and Nigeria cannabis prohibition remains in place although there are growing debates surrounding their policies.
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