Djibouti
Is CBD Legal in Djibouti?
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Illegal
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Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Djibouti. Loi n 113/AN/96 does not distinguish cannabidiol from other cannabis derivatives, and the Ministere de la Sante through the Direction de la Pharmacie has not registered any cannabinoid medicine.
No low-THC threshold or pharmaceutical exemption applies. The Centrale d'Achat des Medicaments et Materiels Essentiels (CAMME) handles essential-medicine procurement and has not listed CBD products. Pharmacies in Djibouti City and Ali Sabieh do not stock CBD, and Direction des Douanes treats imported CBD oils and consumer goods as controlled-substance shipments subject to seizure at the airport, port, and Galafi crossing.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
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Djibouti
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministere de la Sante; Direction de la Pharmacie
Key regulation
Loi n 113/AN/96/3eme L (1996)
Effective
January 1, 1996
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports and exports are not authorised. Direction des Douanes djiboutienne treats CBD shipments as controlled-substance imports. Port Autonome International handles the bulk of transit traffic to and from Ethiopia under the 2017 bilateral customs agreement.
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