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Ghana Spends US$1.5 Billion Annually on Textile Imports Amid Push for Industrial Revival
Ghana’s annual textile import bill has surged to a staggering US$1.5 billion, raising concerns among policymakers and industry stakeholders about the country’s increasing dependency...
Nil Örme’s $35M Investment in Egypt’s Qantara West Industrial Zone
In a major development for Egypt’s textile sector, the General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has signed a new investment contract...
Textile Industry’s ‘Comeback’: Reviving Nigeria’s Textile Without Cotton
Nigeria’s Textile Industry: A Shadow of Its Past
In the 1980s, Nigeria’s textile industry was a powerhouse—employing over 750,000 workers and contributing 25% of GDP....
Africa’s Cotton Sector in 2025: Mali Leads as Top Producer Amid Resilience and Risk
Cotton remains one of Africa’s most strategic agricultural commodities, shaping rural livelihoods, export earnings, and industrial ambitions. In 2025, the sector is balancing strong...
Synthetic Fibers Surge, Threatening African Cotton Exports: UNCTAD Calls for Industry Development
The global fiber market has experienced a dramatic shift over the past three decades, with synthetic fibers, primarily polyester, now dominating nearly 75% of...
South Africa to Enforce Stricter Penalties for Corporate Carbon Emissions Under New Climate Law
The South African government is preparing to enact a groundbreaking climate law that will impose strict penalties on companies and executives who breach newly...
Tunisian Textile Federation Highlights Progress and Partnerships at 2025 General Assembly
The Fédération Tunisienne du Textile et de l'Habillement (FTTH) successfully held its Ordinary General Assembly on July 23, 2025, at the Novotel Lac Tunis...
Chinese Manufacturing Reshapes African Print Textile Trade, Displacing Togolese Women Traders
The manufacturing landscape of African print textiles has undergone a major shift in the 21st century, with production moving largely from Europe to China....
Weaving Progress: Cape Town’s Clothing Industry Revives Tradition Through Innovation and Inclusion
Cape Town’s historic clothing and textile industry is experiencing a powerful resurgence, driven by a dynamic blend of collaboration, innovation, and inclusive growth. Once...
AAFA Urges Swift, Long-Term Renewal of AGOA to Sustain and Expand U.S.–Africa Apparel Trade
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has called on U.S. lawmakers and trade officials to enact a long-duration renewal of the African Growth...
