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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...
U.S. Ends AGOA: African Textile Exports Face Heavy Tariff Burden
The African textile and apparel sector is bracing for major losses after the Trump administration allowed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to...
The Meaning Behind the Famous Kente Cloth of Ghana
Kente cloth is one of the most iconic African textiles, celebrated for its vivid colors and intricate woven patterns. Originating in Ghana, Kente is...
Accra Fashion Week 2025 to Spotlight Ghana as Africa’s Fashion Capital
Accra Fashion Week is set to return this December at the Trust Sports Emporium, reaffirming Ghana’s capital as a central hub for Africa’s fast-growing...
Gokaldas Exports Eyes Africa Expansion to Offset U.S. Tariffs
Indian apparel manufacturer Gokaldas Exports Ltd is accelerating its African growth strategy in response to mounting U.S. trade pressures. The company announced plans to...
