25 Unusual Laws from Around Africa, That Will Make Your Eyes Pop
Africa has some of the most dumb laws in the world. Here are some of the most bizarre laws around Africa.
South Africa
It is against the law to purchase a television, without obtaining a license beforehand, in South Africa.
Chad
It is against the law to take photographs in the country of Chad, unless a permit has been obtained beforehand.
Sudan
It is against the law for men and women to sit together, without a chaperone, in Sudan.
In Sudan, if you help someone that was injured in an accident, and they die while you are trying to help them, you can be charged and legally are partially responsible for their death.
In Sudan, women can be publicly whipped for being the victim of rape.
Kenya
According to KenyaPrevention of Cruelty of Animals Act
To slaughter an animal in the presence of another is illegal in Kenya.
It is illegal to organize animal fights in Kenya
It is an offence to poison animals, except rats, mice and other vermin.
Ghana
It is illegal for a civilian to tint the glass of his car in Ghana.
It is illegal to take pictures of some buildings in Ghana like the seat of government and military base.
Morocco
It is against the law to have sexual intercourse with anyone that you are not married to, in Morocco.
It is against the law to discuss Jesus Christ with any citizens of Morocco.
It is against the kaw to gly a drone in Morocco without a special license from the Moroccan Civil Aviation Authority
It is against the law for anyone to have a copy of the Holy Bible in Arabic in Morocco. This is to prevent people from trying to convert Muslims to Christianity.
Egypt
You can be imprisoned for not voting in Egypt.
In Egypt, it is against the law to attempt to convince citizens to convert to Christianity.
In Egypt, a rapist can avoid being imprisoned, by marrying the woman that he raped.
Public displays of affection are illegal in Egypt.
Swaziland/Eswatini
it is illegal to wear mini skirts or tops which expose part of their stomach in Eswatini
Nigeria
It is illegal to smoke in public places in Nigeria
Public places where smoking is prohibited by law in Nigeria include: child care facilities, educational facilities, health care facilities, playgrounds/amusement parks, public parks (gardens), stadia, restaurants/bars, public transportation parks and plazas.
Section 9 of the Nigeria Tobacco Control Act 2015 stipulates that offenders, once convicted, are liable to a fine of not less than N50,000 or not less than six months’ imprisonment, or both.
Sierra Leone
Group jogging on the streets of Sierra Leone is illegal.
It was banned on the grounds that it encouraged disruptive behaviour.
Zimbabwe
It is against the law for citizens to make offensive gestures at a passing state motorcade in Zimbabwe.
Tanzania
In Tanzania it is illegal to the collect, analyse, and disseminate any data on the country without first obtaining authorization from the country’s chief statistician.
In Tanzania it is illegal for female legislators to wear fake eyelashes, nails to the parliament.
Uganda
It is criminal for female civil servants to appear at the work place in sleeveless tops, and in tight fitting dresses and skirts.
Female Civil Servants are banned from wearing the things listed below
Tinted or bright coloured hair, braids and hair extension
Flat shoes
Blouses that expose cleavage
Dresses and skirts above the knees
Long nails with more than three centre metres, bright nail polish or multicolored nails
Too much make up
