Africa

African Textiles Positioned as Strategic Alternative to Asian Sourcing in Europe

African textile production is emerging as a credible and increasingly competitive alternative to Asian sourcing, according to industry leaders and policymakers who gathered at the European Parliament to discuss...

Iran Backs Textile Factory Investment in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province

Iran has pledged to support joint investment in cotton processing and the construction of a new textile factory...

Africa Textile Talks Launches Future Fabrics Student Challenge for Emerging Innovators

Africa Textile Talks 2026 has launched its inaugural Future Fabrics Student Challenge, inviting emerging designers, researchers, makers and...

Cotton made in Africa Receives Top “Excellent” Rating from Germany’s Siegelklarheit Platform

Cotton made in Africa has received the highest possible rating of “Excellent” from Siegelklarheit, Germany’s sustainability label assessment...

Afreximbank: Africa’s Economy Grows 4.5% in 2025 Despite Global Trade Challenges

Africa strengthened its economic resilience in 2025, recording faster economic growth despite rising geopolitical tensions, slowing global demand...

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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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