As Africa continues to strengthen its position in the global textile and fashion industry, Africa Textile Talks 2026 will return for its sixth edition on 31 July–1 August 2026...
An Editorial Analysis by Kohan Textile Journal
Introduction: Africa’s Industrial Story Is Beginning to Change
For decades, Africa’s position within...
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...
While the European Union has recently enacted tougher textile regulations to promote sustainability in production hubs like Bangladesh, the relentless flow of secondhand clothing...
In a strategic move to strengthen Egypt’s position as a regional apparel manufacturing and export hub, the Apparel Export Council of Egypt (AECE) recently...
Italy has committed to revitalizing the leather and tanning industry in Kenya and the broader East and Central African region, with Equity Bank playing...
Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Sampson Ahi, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to revitalizing the country’s textile and garment sector, citing...
The African Finance Corporation (AFC) has issued a strong call to African governments and private stakeholders to protect and support the continent’s multilateral financial...
Textile and garment manufacturers operating within Accra’s Ajabeng enclave have urged the government to increase access to public procurement contracts, expand land availability, and...
As global trade frameworks shift and economies prioritize resilience and self-sufficiency, Africa faces a defining question: Will it continue to export raw materials and...