African textiles

African Textiles Positioned as Strategic Alternative to Asian Sourcing in Europe

Africa Elham Habibi - 0
African textile production is emerging as a credible and increasingly competitive alternative to Asian sourcing, according to industry leaders and policymakers who gathered at...
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Africa

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...
Africa

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...
Economy News

Nigeria Textile Import Ban Proposal Raises Concerns Over ₦10 Trillion Garment Industry

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has cautioned that the Nigerian Senate’s proposal to ban...
Africa

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...

Kenya’s Textile Industry and AGOA: Past Benefits and Future Uncertainties

Kenya
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been a cornerstone of Kenya’s export economy for over two decades, especially in the textile and...

KZN Clothing and Textile Cluster Launches SME Accelerator to Boost Local Supply Chains

Middle East and Africa
In a powerful move to strengthen South Africa’s local manufacturing capabilities, the KwaZulu-Natal Clothing and Textile Cluster (KZNCTC) has officially launched the 2025 edition...

Rwanda Aims to Clothe Entire Population with Locally-Made Garments by 2029

Middle East and Africa
Rwanda has unveiled bold plans to dramatically scale up its domestic garment industry, with the goal of producing enough clothing to supply 100% of...

Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia Face Lowest US Tariffs Under Trump’s New Trade Policy

Africa
As part of a sweeping new trade policy unveiled by President Donald Trump, Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia will face some of the lowest tariffs...

Africa in Focus at CIDPEX 2025: Raymond Chimhandamba to Spotlight Hygiene Market Trends

Exhibition News
The FOCUS TISSUE & HYGIENE Conference, held alongside CIDPEX 2025, is proud to feature a dedicated session highlighting the African hygiene products market. The...

Egypt to Establish Major Textile and Clothing Industrial Zone in Minya

Egypt
In a landmark move to bolster its textile and apparel sector, the Egyptian government has announced the allocation of 5.5 million square metres in...

The Future of the Textile Industry in the Middle East and Africa

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The textile industry in the Middle East and Africa has witnessed remarkable growth over the past few decades. With the expansion of global trade,...

Turkish Textile Companies Moving to Egypt: A Strategic Shift or a Dangerous Gamble?

Egypt
Introduction Turkey’s textile industry, once a dominant force in global markets, is undergoing a major transformation. Faced with rising costs, declining exports, and increasing competition,...

Tunisia Strengthens EU Market Position in Workwear and Jeans Exports

Garment & Fashion
Tunisia continues to solidify its role as a key textile supplier to the European Union, with its exports aligning closely with EU market demands. In...

How Nigeria Lost Its Textile Market to Chinese Imports

Middle East and Africa
Once a powerhouse of industry in Africa, Nigeria's textile sector has been crippled by the influx of cheap Chinese imports, a development that has...
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