Africa

Nigeria Urged to Act as 180 Textile Factories Shut Down

Nigeria’s Federal Government has been urged to take immediate action to protect the country’s remaining cotton, textile and garment production assets following the reported closure of approximately 180 textile...

Can Africa Turn Its Cotton Strength Into a Global Textile Industry?

Africa is an important supplier of raw cotton to the global economy, yet it captures only a limited...

US Extends AGOA Through 2028, Securing African Textile and Apparel Trade

The United States has extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2028, preserving duty-free...

Africa’s Textile Industry Moves Toward Sustainable and Integrated Growth

Interview with Mr. Muktar Dodo, Global Standards Representative in Africa Africa’s textile and apparel industry is shifting toward greater...

Alt.FFF Launch Edition Puts Africa’s Materials, Makers and Fashion Value Chain Centre Stage in Accra

The inaugural Alternative Fashion Fabric Fair (Alt.FFF) officially launched on Saturday, 19 September 2026, bringing together industry leaders,...

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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...

Cotton made in Africa Launches Public Consultation for Standard Revision

The public consultation on the draft of CmiA Standard Vol. 5.0 will run from 19 September to 17 November 2025. This revision revolves around...

Iran Emerges as the Leading Cotton Seed Market in the Middle East

The global cotton seed market, valued at USD 1.57 billion in 2025, is projected to reach USD 2.08 billion by 2030, growing at a...

Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster Marks 20 Years Amid New Global Pressures

Twenty years after its founding, the Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster (CCTC) continues to champion South Africa’s apparel sector — an industry that has...

Special Invitation to ASFW Addis 2025

Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) Addis is set to bring together 250+ international and regional exhibitors, showcasing the best in textiles, apparel, leather,...

Saudi Minister: Kingdom Aims to Boost Investments with South Africa

Saudi Arabia is looking to expand its investment ties with South Africa, according to Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, who addressed...

Türkiye–Africa Business and Economic Forum to Be Held in Istanbul

The Türkiye–Africa Business and Economic Forum (TABEF) will convene for the fifth time on October 16–17, 2025, in Istanbul, hosted by Türkiye’s Ministry of...

Cameroon Textile Industry Sees Record Exports Amid Domestic Decline

Cameroon’s textile and apparel industry posted CFA59.4 billion in exports in 2024, the highest level since 2019, even as the sector continues to struggle...

Tanzania Identifies Key Investment Opportunities for Omani Investors

The Tanzanian government has outlined four priority sectors for Omani investors as part of efforts to strengthen industrial development, enhance local production, and reduce...
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