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Cannabis — ProhibitedAfrica

Ivory Coast

Medical cannabis is prohibited in Ivory Coast. Severe criminal penalties may apply for possession, use, or trafficking.

Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) strictly prohibits cannabis under its penal code and narcotics legislation. The country is both a significant cannabis-producing nation in West Africa and a transit point for international drug trafficking, and the government enforces harsh penalties for production, sale, and possession.

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Regulator
Comite Interministeriel de Lutte Anti-Drogue
Key Legislation
Loi No. 88-686 du 22 Juillet 1988 relative aux stupefiants, substances psychotropes et precurseurs
Year Legalized
N/A
Program Size
N/A — Prohibited

Key Facts

  • Possession of cannabis is a criminal offense punishable by 5 to 10 years imprisonment and fines under the 1988 Narcotics Law
  • Cannabis cultivation is widespread in rural areas despite prohibition, with Ivory Coast considered one of the largest cannabis producers in West Africa
  • Trafficking penalties range from 10 to 20 years imprisonment, with aggravating factors potentially increasing sentences further
  • There is no medical cannabis framework, and the government has not engaged in any public discourse on cannabis policy reform
  • CILAD coordinates national anti-drug policy and works with UNODC and ECOWAS partners on regional counter-narcotics efforts

Key Legislation

Loi No. 88-686 du 22 Juillet 1988 relative aux stupefiants, substances psychotropes et precurseurs (Law on Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances, 1988)

Regulatory Body

Comite Interministeriel de Lutte Anti-Drogue (CILAD) / Direction de la Police des Stupefiants et des Drogues

Country Info
ISO Code
CI
Region
Africa
Tier
Tier 4 — Prohibited
Status
Cannabis — Prohibited
Sources
Gouvernement de Cote d'Ivoire
Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis regulations change frequently. Always verify with official sources and local legal counsel before making compliance decisions.