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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3rd East Africa Textile & Leather Week 2024 to Showcase Innovation and Trade

East Africa Textile and Leather Week (EATLW) 2024 is set to be the premier event in the East Africa region showcasing the best in...

World Earth Day 2024 | AbTF Fosters Innovation for Climate Protection and Biodiversity

In the run-up to Earth Day, which will be celebrated in 175 countries on 22 April this year, notable researchers and representatives of African...

Afreximbank Inaugurates FEDA Office in Kigali to Drive Africa’s Economic Transformation

Strengthening Intra-African Trade and Industrial Development The African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially inaugurated the headquarters of its Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA)...

The Role of Indian Companies in the Development of the Textile Industry in Africa

Several African countries are interested in tapping the global market, and they are putting laws in place to help the garment and textile industrial...

The Arab Republic of Egypt Accedes to the Establishment Agreement for Afreximbank’s Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA)

The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), a subsidiary of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) dedicated to promoting development impact across the continent,...

Countdown Begins: 100 Days to EATLW!

With just 100 days remaining until the highly anticipated East Africa Textile and Leather Week (EATLW), anticipation is reaching fever pitch among fashion enthusiasts...

Exploring the Benefits of a Skilled Workforce in African Textile Development

The enormous opportunities for expansion among African nations like Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, and others have led to a surge in the textile sector...

Transforming Banana Waste into Valuable Sustainable Products: The Innovative Textile Conversion in Uganda

Bananas, a seemingly modest fruit commonly found on breakfast tables worldwide, hold a far more significant role in the lush landscapes of Uganda. Beyond...

Second-Hand Clothing Business in Africa: Exploring the Positive Side

By: Behnam Ghasemi / Kohan Textile Tournal Consumption of second-hand clothes in Africa and sustainable fashion in Europe In recent times, the discourse surrounding sustainable fashion...

Birimian x Orange Bank Africa

Birimian, the leading financial institution dedicated to the development of brands symbolizing African creative excellence and exceptional craftsmanship, and Orange Bank Africa ("OBA"), a...
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