Africa
AGOA Forum Leaves Future of African Sourcing in Flux
The gathering of stakeholders in Washington, D.C. last week left many with more questions than answers about…
Rwanda-Based Producer Pink Mango Is Working to Unravel the Industry’s Ills
The African manufacturer is shooting for a total rebrand of the traditional apparel sourcing and production…
Amid Red Sea War-Risk Premium Surge, Rerouting Around Africa ‘Less Expensive by Comparison’
A Defense Intelligence Agency report says the combined costs of crew bonuses, war-risk insurance and Suez…
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Report: As African Apparel Imports Dwindle, the Time for AGOA Renewal is Now
A new study from Dr. Sheng Lu revealed that apparel imports from sub-Saharan Africa are on the decline with…
Better Cotton to Scale Sustainable Cotton Production in Africa
The sustainable cotton certifier will conduct mapping and assessments in the region to "better understand"…
Nexgen Packaging Opens HQ Facility in Nairobi
Nexgen Packaging—a trim & packaging firm for apparel, footwear and home—opens new primary African production…
Washington Lawmakers Introduce AGOA Renewal and Improvement Act of 2024
The bipartisan legislation would extend the Africa free-trade agreement by 16 years.
Report: Safeguarding Supply Chains With Diversified Sourcing Maps and Shipping Strategies
Four years after the pandemic forced companies to pivot, the industry remains focused on disruption-proofing…
African Exhibitors Make Their Mark at Sourcing at Magic
For the first time in the show's more than two-decade run, 68 exhibitors from about 35 African nations came…
Seed2Shirt Sows the Future for Black Cotton Farmers on Two Continents
The California-based not-for-profit helps this minority with mentoring, grant money, soil science, and…
Better Cotton Eyes Opportunities in Chad
The London-based sustainability program hopes the partnership can help 200,000 smallholder cotton farmers.
Better Cotton Launches Program in Côte d’Ivoire
It hopes to have 200,000 farmers on board in five years.
Africa Sourcing Veteran Explains ‘Trickle-Down Effect’ of Delaying AGOA Renewal
U.S. officials just wrapped a trip to discuss the trade scheme. Deferring its renewal creates "worry and…
Fashion’s Working to Balance ‘Long-term Value Versus Short-term Pricing’
At the World Fashion Convention, speakers tackled trade trends, where production is moving and new efforts in…
Nexgen Packaging Furthers African Footprint Through Arise IIP Partnership
As part of its African strategy, Nexgen Packaging is partnering with industrial park developer Arise…