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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Ghana’s Used Clothing Traders Strike to Defend Livelihoods and Expose Misinformation

Accra demonstration raises the stakes for second-hand clothing trade as vendors protest defamatory “waste dumping ground” claims Hundreds of second-hand clothing traders in Accra are...

ICU Urges 24-Hour Economy Model to Revive Ghana’s Textile Sector

At a recent regional conference in Tema, the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) called on the Ghanaian government to adopt transformative industrial policies—including...

Moscow Fashion Week Concludes with Global Flair and Record Participation

▶︎ In Brief: Moscow Fashion Week 2025 concludes with record-breaking attendance, bold collections, and global spotlight on Russian designers. Discover how this high-profile event boosted...

Ghana’s Impact on African Fashion: A Cultural Revolution Redefining Style

Ghana has emerged as a powerful force in the global fashion industry, spearheading a cultural revolution that blends heritage with modernity. Renowned for its...

How African Products Are Reshaping the US Market?

The trade relationship between Africa and the United States is undergoing a significant transformation, with African products making an increasing impact on US consumers...

Kwara Garment Factory Praises Governor for Boosting Jobs and Industry

The Managing Director of the Kwara Garment Factory, Hajia Bukola Adedeji, has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to...

Made in Kenya: The Rise of a Textile Giant

Kenya, a nation renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and cultural diversity, is also steadily emerging as a powerhouse in textile and apparel manufacturing....

Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia Face Lowest US Tariffs Under Trump’s New Trade Policy

As part of a sweeping new trade policy unveiled by President Donald Trump, Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia will face some of the lowest tariffs...

Senegalese Delegation Visits Groz-Beckert’s Technology and Development Center (TEZ) to Strengthen Textile Industry

In February 2024, Groz-Beckert had the honor of welcoming a Senegalese delegation to its Technology and Development Center (TEZ) in Albstadt, Germany. Representatives from...

We Know Africa: Driving Defence Innovation at the Global Strategies Conference

The African market is now of great interest to the Turkish defence and textile industries. In our effort to create more market presence in...
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