Middle East and Africa

Dersiyon Strengthens Its Asia-Pacific Presence at Intertextile Shanghai

Turkish home textile manufacturer Dersiyon is strengthening its engagement with Asian markets, using Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles as a strategic platform to connect with buyers across China and the...

Kenya’s Cotton Revival Shifts Focus From Farming to Textile Manufacturing

Thika Cloth Mills says Kenya’s renewed cotton production could support a wider industrial value chain encompassing ginning, spinning,...

Türkiye’s Textile Exports to Tunisia Rise as African Trade Gains Momentum

Turkish exports to Tunisia increased by 9.9% to $720.4 million during the first seven months of 2026, with...

China’s Shengtai Plans $246 Million Green Textile Industrial Park in Morocco

Chinese textile manufacturer Shengtai Intelligent Manufacturing Group has secured key regulatory approvals in China for a MAD 2.29...

Egypt Advances Textile Sector Modernisation With Greater Private Sector Role

Egypt is moving forward with plans to modernise its state-owned cotton, spinning, weaving and garment industry, with the...

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Nigeria Approves New Textile Development Board and $90 Billion Agribusiness Plan

In a significant move to reposition the nation’s economy and strengthen food security, the National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the establishment of a...

Africa’s Leather Industry Urges Innovation and Collaboration at ASFW Nairobi

A powerful call to transform waste into wealth and reinvigorate Africa’s leather value chains echoed through the halls of Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week...

Egypt Reinforces Commitment to Modernizing Its Textile Industry

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to transforming the country’s textile and spinning industry. This commitment is part of a...

Africa–Italy Collaboration for a More Ethical Fashion Future

Participants will explore how ethical fashion can serve as a practical tool for sustainable development by strengthening inclusive and transparent supply chains. The session...

Sri Lanka’s Apparel Industry Urges Swift Policy Action Ahead of Stricter EU GSP+ Review

As global trade conditions tighten, Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is calling for immediate policy reforms to safeguard the country’s preferential access to the European...

Trump’s Tariffs Disrupt African Trade as AGOA Crumbles: Calls Grow for Regional Strategy

Africa Faces Historic Trade Shock In April 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump introduced one of the most aggressive trade overhauls in recent history, imposing a...

Osman Boyner, Founder of Iconic Textile Brands in Turkey, Passes Away

Throughout his decades-long career, Osman Boyner was known not only for building household fashion names, but also for introducing global standards of quality and...

Turkey’s Apparel Export Sector Faces Decline: İHKİB Proposes Four Solutions for Recovery

As Turkey prepares to host the 28th Eurasian Economic Summit under the theme "Dialogue for a Livable World," Mustafa Paşahan, Vice Chairman of the...

Shein’s Factory Shutdown in China Raises Concerns for South African Shoppers

A wave of closures has swept through garment factories in Guangzhou’s Panyu district, known informally as “Shein Village.” These workshops, long responsible for supplying...

Stakeholders Urge African Fashion Entrepreneurs to Think Global at IUFW 2025

At the 4th edition of Ibadan Urban Fashion Week (IUFW) 2025, held in Ibadan, Nigeria, fashion and business leaders emphasized the need for Nigerian...
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