Africa

Nigeria's FCCPC announces British American Tobacco fined $110m for federal regulations violation in 2023.

Egypt Customs has issued new e-cigarette tax regulations, including a 14% VAT on disposable e-cigarettes according to Vaping Post.

South Africa faces e-cigarette waste crisis as industry growth outpaces disposal methods, prompting calls for urgent action and regulation.

Over half of South African retailers are suspected of selling illegal tobacco products, says recent Ipsos study.

SA News reports that according to the 2021 Global Adult Tobacco Survey, South Africa's smoking rate remains high at 29.4%.

China's e-cigarette exports to South Africa in April 2024 totaled $5.53 million, with a 7% decrease from the previous month.

Tunisia faces smoking epidemic with half of deaths caused by smoking, urges stricter laws and public engagement for prevention.

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