Last updated: August 2026
Morocco has developed into one of the most important textile and apparel manufacturing hubs in North Africa. Supported by its strategic...
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is pressing Congress to take immediate action to renew two critical trade preference programs—the African Growth and...
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is pushing toward its ambitious goal of 97% tariff liberalization by October 2025. However, critical negotiations remain...
Lesotho’s manufacturing sector has long been viewed as one of the country’s most promising economic drivers, with textiles and apparel standing at the forefront....
The Association of Women in Fashion-Tech (WIFT) is reshaping Africa’s garment and textile sector by addressing its most pressing challenges—ranging from cheap imports and...
Africa’s economic ambitions are being held back by a chronic shortage of trade finance, with banks rejecting an estimated $100 billion in legitimate trade...
The BRICS+ Fashion Summit, held as part of Moscow Fashion Week, gathered designers, researchers, and industry leaders from BRICS and BRICS+ countries to exchange...
Nigeria is turning to Brazil’s agricultural expertise in a bid to revive its stagnant cotton sector and support the long-term growth of its textile...
Tunisia’s textile industry continues to perform strongly, consolidating its place as a leading supplier to the European Union despite global market pressures and rising...
Ghana is emerging as a promising destination for Indian manufacturers seeking to navigate shifting trade dynamics, as punitive U.S. tariffs disrupt billions in exports...