Maputo, Oct 22, 2024 (AFP) - In Mozambique, cigars 100% made in Africa

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2024-10-22

In a small neon-lit factory in Maputo, a dozen workers are hand-rolling premium cigars intended for the global market, seemingly undisturbed by the pungent tobacco smell. Sitting at wooden benches, men and women stack tobacco leaves in one hand -- the components must be dry but soft, like the velvety texture of leather. A large wrapper leaf made in Cameroon and recognisable by its delicate finish is torn in half before being rolled around the ci......

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