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What is the Potential of Africa in the Global Cannabis Industry?

The report states that cannabis is already widely grown throughout Africa, though it’s still illegal in most countries. Their economies have been hit hard, resulting in skyrocketing unemployment rates as well as a drop in the demand for tobacco. But Africa is already ahead of the curve when it comes to cultivating cannabis: even though it’s illegal, many farmers have started to grow it because it’s the only way to put food on their table.

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