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Iran Backs Textile Factory Investment in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province
Iran has pledged to support joint investment in cotton processing and the construction of a new textile factory in Helmand Province, marking a significant...
Africa Textile Talks Launches Future Fabrics Student Challenge for Emerging Innovators
Africa Textile Talks 2026 has launched its inaugural Future Fabrics Student Challenge, inviting emerging designers, researchers, makers and innovators from across Africa to explore...
Cotton made in Africa Receives Top “Excellent” Rating from Germany’s Siegelklarheit Platform
Cotton made in Africa has received the highest possible rating of “Excellent” from Siegelklarheit, Germany’s sustainability label assessment platform, recognizing the cotton standard for...
Afreximbank: Africa’s Economy Grows 4.5% in 2025 Despite Global Trade Challenges
Africa strengthened its economic resilience in 2025, recording faster economic growth despite rising geopolitical tensions, slowing global demand and continued supply chain disruptions, according...
US Proposes New Tariffs on Seven African Countries Over Forced Labour Concerns
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...
Thies Highlights Water-Saving Dyeing Technology and Expands Focus on Africa at ITM 2026
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 Opens $10.45 Million Textile Factory as Turkish Investment Strengthens West Africa’s Cotton Value Chain
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...
Africa Textile Talks 2026 to Spotlight Regenerative Textile Innovation and Sustainable Manufacturing in Cape Town
As Africa continues to strengthen its position in the global textile and fashion industry, Africa Textile Talks 2026 will return for its sixth edition...
Nigerian Government Launches Textile Revival Plan to Create 1.5 Million Jobs
The Nigerian government has stepped up efforts to revive the country’s Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) industry as part of a broader strategy to...
Experts Urge Africa to Leverage China’s Zero Tariff Opportunity
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.
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