Africa

Nigerian Government Launches Textile Revival Plan to Create 1.5 Million Jobs

The Nigerian government has stepped up efforts to revive the country’s Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) industry as part of a broader strategy to accelerate industrialization, reduce import dependence,...

Experts Urge Africa to Leverage China’s Zero Tariff Opportunity

Trade experts are calling on African nations to move beyond raw material exports and accelerate industrialisation following China’s...

Textile Waste in Africa: A Deep Dive into Morocco and Tunisia’s Circular Future

The global textile industry is entering a new phase—one defined not only by production and trade but increasingly...

Can Africa’s $164 Billion Sovereign Wealth Funds Accelerate Textile Industrialization?

An Editorial Analysis by Kohan Textile Journal Introduction: Africa’s Industrial Story Is Beginning to Change For decades, Africa’s position within...

Africa Moves to Harmonise Textile and Leather Standards

African countries are stepping up efforts to strengthen intra-continental trade as standardization authorities convene in Kigali to align...

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Ghana Drowning in Textile Waste Despite EU’s Stricter Sustainability Rules

While the European Union has recently enacted tougher textile regulations to promote sustainability in production hubs like Bangladesh, the relentless flow of secondhand clothing...

Chinese Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities in Egypt’s Apparel Sector

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...

Africa’s Fashion Future Takes the Stage as Epic Show 2025 Arrives in Lagos

Africa’s vibrant fashion scene takes center stage this weekend as Fashions Finest Africa (FFA) returns with Epic Show 2025, set to unfold on July...

Italy Supports Revival of Kenya’s Leather Sector with Equity Bank as Financial Partner

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 Reaffirms Commitment to Textile and Garment Sector During Deputy Minister’s Visit to Ajabeng Enclave

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...

AFC Warns Against Undermining African Multilateral Institutions, Unveils Plan to Revive Nigeria’s Textile Sector

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...

Accra Textile Firms Call for More Government Contracts and Inclusive Job Support

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...

Star Garments Launches $15M Textile Factory in Togo

Sri Lanka-based Star Garments Group, a subsidiary of global apparel leader Komar, has officially opened its first African textile factory in Lomé, Togo, marking...

Africa’s Industrial Renaissance: From Raw Cotton to Finished Fashion

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...

UK Fast Fashion Waste Found Dumped in Ghana’s Protected Wetlands

A joint investigation by Unearthed and Greenpeace Africa has uncovered a disturbing environmental crisis unfolding in Ghana: massive volumes of discarded clothing from UK...
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