Africa

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 value addition, regional integration, traceability and sustainable production. With AfCFTA, evolving...

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...

Building Competitive Apparel Manufacturing in Africa: Lessons from the Factory Floor

Bernard Samaraweera explains why low labour costs alone cannot make Africa competitive — and why people, processes, technology...

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Africa’s Economic Challenges: An Opportunity for Transformation, Says UNCTAD

Africa’s economic struggles, marked by dependency on volatile global markets, infrastructure deficits, and escalating debt, offer a unique chance to reshape the continent’s future,...

Better Cotton Completes Certification Transition, Enhances Supply Chain Oversight

Better Cotton has today completed its transition to become a certification scheme. This strategic move underscores the organisation’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards...

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris Returns with New Innovations

The return of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris to the Paris-Le-Bourget exhibition centre from 10 to 12 February will see a number of innovations both...

Sri Lanka’s Garment Exports Rise 4% to $3.3 Billion in 2024

Sri Lanka's garment sector has seen notable growth, with exports reaching $3.3 billion in the first nine months of 2024—a 4% increase over the...

Textile Industry Fuels Modernisation in the Middle East

Rooted in the ancient textile traditions of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Persia, the Middle East's textile industry is now a modern and dynamic sector, with...

Africa’s Largest Trade Event for Textile, Apparel, and Fashion Industries Kicks Off November 8 in Addis Ababa

Get ready for Africa's most anticipated textile and fashion event! From November 8-11, Addis Ababa will host the region's largest gathering of industry leaders,...

Zambia Advances Green Textile and Wood Value Chains to Combat Climate Change

Zambia is taking significant steps toward greening its textile and wood value chains, positioning itself for sustainable growth and competitiveness under the African Continental...

Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone Makes First Export of ‘Made in Benin’ Garments for U.S. Polo Assn.

The Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) has successfully exported its first shipment of ready-to-wear clothing for the renowned American brand, U.S. Polo Assn. This milestone...

Boosting Gender Justice | Study Shows Impact by Cotton Made in Africa

Women continue to play a decisive role in driving social and economic improvements across cotton-growing communities in Africa, yet systemic disadvantages persist. A new...

SCZONE Chairman Withnesses the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Hangsheng Textile the 1st Ever Project in Qantara West

Mr. Waleid Gamal El-Dien, Chairman of the General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), and Major General Pilot Mr. Akram Galal, Governor...
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