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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African Textile Talks 2024 – Pioneering a Sustainable Future

The annual African Textile Talks, an influential event dedicated to exploring the harmony between fashion, textiles, and nature, kicks off today at Workshop17, Watershed,...

Biancalani’s Innovations and Market Engagement at ITM 2024

At ITM 2024, Biancalani's presence was marked by exceptional experiences and significant engagements, highlighting the event's blend of networking, innovation, and business opportunities. The...

PR | CmiA Joins WTO and FIFA in Supporting African Cotton Through Football

Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) is now supporting a joint initiative by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Federation of Association Football...

Unlocking the Potential: The Tanzanian Textile and Garment Sub-sector

Introduction The Tanzanian textile and garment industry stand as a beacon of untapped potential, offering investors a lucrative opportunity to capitalize on its abundant resources...

Textile and Fashion Recycling: Weaving a Sustainable Future for Africa

Africa's vibrant fashion scene pulsates with color, creativity, and a growing awareness of environmental responsibility. However, the continent also faces a significant challenge: textile...

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,...
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