African textile production is emerging as a credible and increasingly competitive alternative to Asian sourcing, according to industry leaders and policymakers who gathered at the European Parliament to discuss...
The United States is considering imposing an additional 12.5 percentage point tariff on imports from seven African countries following investigations into labour standards and...
At ITM 2026 in Istanbul, Behnam Ghasemi, Editor-in-Chief of Kohan Textile Journal, interviewed Thomas Michalski, Sales Manager at Thies Textile Machinery to discuss the...
Senegal has taken another significant step toward industrializing its textile sector with the inauguration of a $10.45 million garment manufacturing facility in the Diamniadio...
As Africa continues to strengthen its position in the global textile and fashion industry, Africa Textile Talks 2026 will return for its sixth edition...
Trade experts are calling on African nations to move beyond raw material exports and accelerate industrialisation following China’s expanded zero-tariff policy for African goods.
The...
The global textile industry is entering a new phase—one defined not only by production and trade but increasingly by waste, circularity, and resource efficiency....
An Editorial Analysis by Kohan Textile Journal
Introduction: Africa’s Industrial Story Is Beginning to Change
For decades, Africa’s position within the global economy was largely defined...
African countries are stepping up efforts to strengthen intra-continental trade as standardization authorities convene in Kigali to align textile, leather, and accessory standards.
The meeting,...
Tanzania is intensifying efforts to revive its struggling textile industry by attracting Chinese investment, as the government looks to strengthen domestic manufacturing, increase value...