Kenya denies Rastafarians the right to smoke marijuana

Africa

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Issued on: 15/07/2026 - 22:19

15:38 min

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In tonight's edition, after years of waiting, Kenya's Rastafarians lose a landmark court battle over the religious use of cannabis. Also, the continent's top cocoa producers join forces to process more cocoa at home instead of exporting it raw. And on the beaches of Dakar, an environmental activist is turning heads in a colourful outfit, made entirely from discarded plastic waste.

Produced by Clarisse Fortuné and Antonia Cimini

By:

Sam OLUKOYA