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Vape shop in London, England. Image by R~P~M on Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Deed). This story was written by Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi, Elza Sandrine Sawadogo and Kevin Woke, and was originally published by The Colonist Report Africa. A shortened version is republished on Global Voices as part of a content-sharing agreement. Vapes (e-cigarettes) have flooded African markets, and no government plans are in place for proper disposal. A variety of vape products are sold in popular markets, superstores, and local shops in Nigeria and Burkina Faso, and some are sold via WhatsApp groups in schools. The ma…

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