Africa

African Leaders Call for Regenerative Fashion to Drive Sustainable Textile Growth

African policymakers, fashion designers, climate experts, and industry leaders have called for a stronger transition toward locally driven regenerative fashion systems, arguing that the continent's long-standing traditions of resource...

Africa’s Cotton Industry Holds Key to Millions of Textile Jobs, Experts Say

Africa's cotton industry could become one of the continent's strongest drivers of industrial growth, employment, and economic transformation...

Africa Must Invest Across Entire Textile Value Chain, Says New ITRC Report

Africa's textile industrialisation will only achieve long-term success if investment extends across the entire cotton-to-clothing value chain, according...

Africa Textile Talks 2026 to Spotlight Regenerative Textile Futures in Cape Town

Africa Textile Talks (ATT) 2026 will bring together industry leaders, designers, researchers, policymakers and sustainability experts in Cape...

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...

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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...

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...
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