African textiles

Top Textile Companies and Manufacturers in Morocco

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...

Hirdaramani Eyes Egypt as Regional Apparel Manufacturing and Export Hub

Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer discusses expansion plans as Egypt strengthens its position in global textile and garment supply...

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...

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...

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...

Tanzania Targets Global Investment to Unlock Cotton and Textile Industry Potential

Tanzania is intensifying efforts to attract international investors into its cotton and textile sector, positioning itself as a strategic manufacturing hub within Africa’s evolving...

WTO-Backed Cotton Initiative Enters New Phase to Boost Textile Industrialisation in Africa

A new phase of the Partenariat pour le Coton (PPC) has been officially launched on the sidelines of the WTO 14th Ministerial Conference in...

African Cotton Producers Shift Strategy Toward Industrialization at WTO Summit in Yaoundé

PODCAST AVAILABLE:  Leading African cotton-producing nations are redefining their strategy for the sector, moving beyond trade advocacy toward industrial development and value addition, following a...

Kenya Secures $3 Billion Investment to Boost Export Parks and Textile Industry

Kenya has secured a major foreign investment deal exceeding $3 billion, marking a significant step in its ambition to strengthen industrial capacity and position...

Nigeria signs Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 host agreement; gears up for Africa’s biggest marketplace

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has today signed the host agreement for the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027), taking over the baton from...

Ghana Garment Manufacturers Urge Government to Fix Port Bottlenecks

Ghana’s textile and garment manufacturers have issued a clear warning to government authorities: without urgent reforms to customs procedures and port operations, the country...

All You Should Know About Fashionomics Africa

In recent years, Africa has emerged as one of the most promising frontiers for the global fashion and textile industry. With its young population,...

37 Million Junk Plastic Garments: Europe’s Silent Waste Export to Africa

Every year, an estimated 37 million low-quality plastic garments are exported from Europe to Kenya under the label of “used clothing,” according to trade...

Ghana and United Nations Industrial Development Organization Advance Circular Economy Textile Innovation Centre

Ghana and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) are moving forward with plans to establish a Circular Economy Innovation and Textile Testing Centre,...

Donald Trump Renews AGOA Trade Pact with Africa Through 2026

The United States has renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2026, restoring a key trade preference programme for eligible...
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