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Gersende RAMBOURG

In Mozambique, Cigars 100% Made In Africa

A large wrapper leaf made in Cameroon and recognisable by its delicate finish is torn in half before being rolled around the cigar, its last layer (Credit: AFP)

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.

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