Is Weed Legal in Sudan?

Recreational marijuana is illegal in Sudan. Cannabis (locally called bango) is controlled under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and Precursors Control Act 1994 and the Sudanese Criminal Act 1991. Enforcement falls to the Sudan Police Force, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, and the Public Prosecution.

Possession, cultivation, sale, and trafficking are criminal offenses carrying imprisonment, fines, and in aggravated trafficking cases historically capital punishment under sharia-influenced provisions of the 1991 Criminal Act. The transitional government's 2020 Miscellaneous Amendments Act repealed several hudud offenses but did not legalise cannabis. The ongoing armed conflict that began in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has severely disrupted normal enforcement and judicial functioning, particularly across Darfur, Kordofan, and Greater Khartoum. Current enforcement reality on the ground is highly uncertain and verified guidance from qualified Sudanese counsel is essential before any compliance decision.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.