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Members of several organisations, NGOs and growers clubs protest as part of the Cannabis Mass Action Gatherings at the Union Building on September 17, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Alet Pretorius/Gallo Images via Getty Images)
AFRICA

Cannabis legalisation in Africa: Economic opportunities versus public health risks

Interest in the economic benefits of a cannabis industry far outweigh that of research into issues such as cannabis use disorder

  • Musa Aminu
  • Duyilemi Chris Ajonijebu
5 min read