Africa

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 access to the US market for eligible products from sub-Saharan African...

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,...

Morocco’s Textile and Leather Exports Fall 6.5% in First Half of 2026

Morocco’s textile and leather exports declined during the first half of 2026, contrasting sharply with the strong performance...

East Africa’s Textile Waste Could Become a New Source of Industrial Growth

East Africa’s textile industry has considerable untapped potential to reduce manufacturing waste, improve resource efficiency and create new...

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New Report: Kenya’s Second-Hand Clothing Trade and Local Apparel Industry Can Thrive Together

The Institute of Economic Affairs Kenya (IEA) and the Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) have released a landmark report titled A Future Look...

Kenya Eyes Textile Industry Revival with Benchmark Visit to Benin, Strategic Focus on Rivatex Restructuring

The Kenyan government is intensifying efforts to revive its cotton, textile, and apparel industry as part of its broader Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, aimed...

ARISE IIP Adopts SAP Cloud to Advance Textile Decarbonisation in Africa

SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP) has chosen digital innovations including SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Sustainability Control Tower,...

Growth Investment Partners Ghana Backs Maagrace Garments to Boost Export Capacity and Women’s Employment

Growth Investment Partners Ghana Ltd (GIP), an investment platform established by British International Investment (BII), has made a strategic investment in Maagrace Garments Industries...

Uncertainty Around AGOA Renewal Prompts Africa to Rethink Trade Strategies

As the 25-year-old African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) approaches its September 2025 expiration, experts across the continent are urging a strategic reassessment of...

Raff Military Textile to Showcase Turkish Defense Innovations at SYSDEF 2025 in Burkina Faso

Raff Military Textile, a third-generation Turkish manufacturer specializing in military uniforms and tactical equipment, will participate in the SYSDEF 2025 – East Africa Defense...

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%...
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