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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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...

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...
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