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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AfroTalks Lagos 2025 Redefines the African Dream Through Innovation and Dialogue

The AfroTalks Lagos 2025 conference, held on October 11th at Alliance Française, Ikoyi, proved to be a transformative platform for African innovation, identity, and...

Africa’s Fashion Landscape Transforms: From Traditional Hubs to Emerging Powerhouses

Africa’s diverse and rapidly evolving fashion landscape is gaining global attention — from Morocco and Egypt’s nearshoring advantage in Europe to Lesotho’s vital trade...

Destination Africa 2025 to Open in Cairo on November 12–13

The African textile and apparel sector will once again take center stage as Destination Africa 2025 opens its doors on November 12–13 in Cairo....

ONCHEK: Nigerian Startup Rewires Africa’s Fashion Supply Chain Through Local T-Shirt Manufacturing

Nigerian startup ONCHEK is redefining the continent’s apparel manufacturing landscape by establishing a fully local T-shirt production model — from yarn to finished garment...

As Cameroon’s Textile Industry Declines, Imports of Used Clothing Surge

Cameroon’s once-promising textile and garment sector is facing growing strain as imports of used clothing — known locally as friperie — continue to soar,...

Iran Allocates €2 Billion Credit Line to Boost Textile and Apparel Trade with Africa

In a significant move to strengthen economic ties with Africa, the President of the Iran–Africa Chamber of Commerce announced the allocation of a €2...

Morocco and Mali Partner to Launch “Modal Tex 2025” Textile Project to Boost Local Production

In a landmark step toward regional industrial integration, Morocco and Mali have jointly launched “Modal Tex 2025”, a textile project designed to strengthen Mali’s...

Trump Administration Backs One-Year Extension of AGOA to Support African Trade

The Trump Administration has announced its support for a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), offering temporary relief to African...

Kenya Reassures Textile and Apparel Industry Amid AGOA Expiry, Seeks Long-Term U.S. Trade Deal

Kenyan President William Ruto has reassured the country’s textile and apparel industry that his government is actively engaging with the United States to secure...

American Apparel & Footwear Association Responds to Lapse of AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP Programs

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is expressing its deep disappointment that the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity...
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