African textiles

Nigerian Government Launches Textile Revival Plan to Create 1.5 Million Jobs

The Nigerian government has stepped up efforts to revive the country’s Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) industry as part of a broader strategy to...

TAYAL Highlights Growing Algeria–Türkiye Textile Partnership at Ankara Business Forum

TAYAL, one of Algeria’s leading textile manufacturers and a prominent example of Algerian–Turkish industrial cooperation, participated in the...

China Expands Zero-Tariff Access to 53 African Countries

China has fully implemented zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries, marking a significant milestone in global trade relations...

India Pledges Support for Nigeria’s Textile Industry Revival

India has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s cotton, textile, and garment industry through technology transfer, investment partnerships,...

Kenya Targets $3 Billion Investment with Dubai-Backed Special Economic Zone

Kenya is accelerating its industrial transformation strategy with the launch of the Vipingo Special Economic Zone (VSEZ), a...

How Trump’s 10% Tariff Threatens Kenya’s Textile Sector

President Donald Trump’s administration has intensified its "America First" trade agenda by imposing a flat 10 percent tariff on all imports into the United...

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....

TA Community Launches Refab Africa to Tackle Textile Waste and Promote Circular Fashion

A non-governmental organisation, TA Community, has unveiled Refab Africa, a sustainability-focused initiative aimed at addressing textile waste and reshaping fashion consumption in Nigeria. The project...

SCZONE Signs $22.6M Agreement with Changzhou RAMADA to Establish Major Textile Factory in West Qantara

New Administrative Capital, Egypt – The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has announced a new milestone in its industrial development drive with the signing...

Top Textile Exhibitions in Africa

Africa's textile industry, a linchpin in the global economy, plays a pivotal role in employment, with over 5 million individuals engaged across the continent....

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...

Algiers to Host Africa’s Largest Trade Showcase at IATF2025

Algiers will host the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025), marking a significant milestone as Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP) takes on a premier...

Gov’t Aims for $1.2bn Investment in Ghana’s Garment Sector by 2030

The Ghanaian government is targeting $1.2 billion in new investments for the country's garment and textiles sector by 2030, with plans to create 150,000...

Ghana Unveils Ambitious Plan to Revive Textile Sector with $2 Billion Target by 2033

Ghana's government has set its sights on revitalizing its struggling textile industry with a bold new policy aimed at transforming the sector into a...

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...
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