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Legit.ng·September 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM

A report compiled by Legit.ng has identified the African countries where certain drug-related offences can attract the death penalty. The list highlights nations that retain capital punishment for serious drug crimes, reflecting the varied legal approaches to drug control across the continent. While many countries worldwide have moved toward abolishing the death penalty, some African states continue to impose it for trafficking and related offences, according to the report.

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