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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...
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...
