Africa

African Textiles Positioned as Strategic Alternative to Asian Sourcing in Europe

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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CETTEX Marks 30 Years of Textile Testing, Sets Sights on Global Market Expansion

The Centre Technique du Textile (CETTEX), Tunisia’s leading textile technical center, is celebrating nearly 30 years of excellence in textile testing and advisory services,...

CANEX and Tranoï Partner to Spotlight African Designers at Paris and Tokyo Fashion Weeks

Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), an initiative by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has partnered with international fashion event organizer Tranoï to showcase the talents...

Afreximbank Eyes Growth in Cotton Sector at Steering Committee Meeting

As a member of the C4+ initiative, Afreximbank is committed to supporting African countries to move up the cotton value chain – transforming raw...

AfCFTA Finalizes Rules of Origin for 92% of African Trade

A major milestone in African trade integration has been reached as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) finalized rules of origin for 92%...

Sri Lanka’s Apparel Industry Urges Swift Policy Action Ahead of Stricter EU GSP+ Review

As global trade conditions tighten, Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is calling for immediate policy reforms to safeguard the country’s preferential access to the European...

Trump’s Tariffs Disrupt African Trade as AGOA Crumbles: Calls Grow for Regional Strategy

Africa Faces Historic Trade Shock In April 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump introduced one of the most aggressive trade overhauls in recent history, imposing a...

Stakeholders Urge African Fashion Entrepreneurs to Think Global at IUFW 2025

At the 4th edition of Ibadan Urban Fashion Week (IUFW) 2025, held in Ibadan, Nigeria, fashion and business leaders emphasized the need for Nigerian...

Adire Fabric: A Living Symbol of Identity, Heritage, and Empowerment in Nigeria

In the vibrant world of African textiles, few fabrics carry as much cultural weight and symbolic meaning as Adire—a centuries-old indigo-dyed cloth handcrafted by...

Lesotho’s Economic and Health Stability at Risk After U.S. Tariffs and Aid Cuts

Recent shifts in U.S. trade and foreign aid policies have placed Lesotho—a small, landlocked nation in southern Africa—under significant threat. The introduction of a...

Nigeria Spends $4 Billion Annually on Clothing Imports, Say Experts at CTG Stakeholder Meeting

Despite Nigeria’s significant potential in cotton, textile, and garment (CTG) production, the country spends a staggering $4 billion annually on clothing imports, according to...
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