Africa

Nigeria Urged to Act as 180 Textile Factories Shut Down

Nigeria’s Federal Government has been urged to take immediate action to protect the country’s remaining cotton, textile and garment production assets following the reported closure of approximately 180 textile...

Can Africa Turn Its Cotton Strength Into a Global Textile Industry?

Africa is an important supplier of raw cotton to the global economy, yet it captures only a limited...

US Extends AGOA Through 2028, Securing African Textile and Apparel Trade

The United States has extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2028, preserving duty-free...

Africa’s Textile Industry Moves Toward Sustainable and Integrated Growth

Interview with Mr. Muktar Dodo, Global Standards Representative in Africa Africa’s textile and apparel industry is shifting toward greater...

Alt.FFF Launch Edition Puts Africa’s Materials, Makers and Fashion Value Chain Centre Stage in Accra

The inaugural Alternative Fashion Fabric Fair (Alt.FFF) officially launched on Saturday, 19 September 2026, bringing together industry leaders,...

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Lesotho’s Textile Industry Faces Crisis as U.S. Tariffs Threaten Over 5,000 Jobs

Lesotho’s once-thriving textile sector is on the brink of collapse, with over 5,000 jobs at risk, following the imposition of a 50% tariff on...

Development Bank Ghana Launches Major Revival Plan for Textile and Garment Industry

In a bold move to restore Ghana’s once-thriving textile and garment industry, Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at revitalizing...

Africa’s Nonwoven Fabric Market Sees Steady Growth Amid Rising Demand in Hygiene and Construction Sectors

Africa’s nonwoven fabric market continues to register stable growth, driven by increasing demand across hygiene, medical, construction, and agricultural sectors, according to a new...

Reclaim Textile Network Ghana Launched to Champion Sustainable Fashion and Textile Innovation

In a vibrant and inspiring ceremony held at GNAT Hall in Accra, the Reclaim Textile Network (RTN) Ghana was officially launched, signaling a bold...

Ghana Moves to Boost Local Textile Industry with Uniform Procurement and New Policy Framework

In a bold step to revitalize the domestic textile and garment industry, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoATI) has initiated discussions with...

Sustainability Takes Center Stage at 10th Morocco Fashion Style & Tex in Casablanca

The 10th edition of Morocco Fashion Style & Tex wrapped up this week in Casablanca, drawing more than 400 companies from 16 countries and...

Algeria and Mauritania Deepen Economic Ties with Ambitious Commercial and Industrial Projects

Algeria is taking bold strides to solidify its presence in West Africa through a series of high-impact commercial and industrial initiatives in Mauritania. Announced...

Afreximbank Reaffirms Commitment to Advancing Africa’s Cotton Value Chain

Supporting Industrial Transformation Through the C4+ Initiative The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has renewed its commitment to strengthening Africa’s cotton value chain, pledging continued support...

Nigeria’s House of Representatives Calls for Regulation of Textile Imports to Revive Local Industry

In a significant move to revitalise Nigeria’s struggling textile industry, the House of Representatives has urged the federal government to introduce measures to regulate...

Lagos Leather Fair 2025: Africa’s Leather Industry Takes Center Stage

The 8th edition of the Lagos Leather Fair (LLF 2025) is set to take place from June 28–29, 2025, at Balmoral, Federal Palace Hotel,...
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