Bernard Samaraweera explains why low labour costs alone cannot make Africa competitive — and why people, processes, technology and regional integration will determine the continent’s future in global apparel...
The 2025 edition will spotlight circular fashion, responsible sourcing, and regional value chains, areas where AFC’s infrastructure investments are helping bridge Africa’s creative and...
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 diverse and rapidly evolving fashion landscape is gaining global attention — from Morocco and Egypt’s nearshoring advantage in Europe to Lesotho’s vital trade...
ONCHEK is emerging as an important example of Nigeria’s efforts to rebuild its local textile and apparel manufacturing capacity. Based in Lagos, the Nigerian...
Cameroon’s once-promising textile and garment sector is facing growing strain as imports of used clothing — known locally as friperie — continue to soar,...
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...
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...
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...
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...