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Africa Needs Regional Value Chains to Increase Sourcing Competitiveness

Africa may be ripe with opportunities, but the continent still seems to be missing out on most of it.

Sourcing in Africa Could Quadruple in Coming Years

It may not be news that certain countries in Africa enjoy duty free access to both the U.S. and EU markets…

Africa Poised to Pick Up on TPP’s Likely Demise

One man's failed Trans-Pacific Partnership may be another's opportunity for trade.

Destination Africa Sourcing Show to Highlight Opportunities in the Region

From Nov. 11-12 at the Nile Ritz Carlton Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, manufacturers, suppliers and investors will…

Could Africa Be the Next Sustainable Sourcing Market?

The thing about sourcing in Africa isn't just that its trending or that it's cheap, it's that building the…

PVH to Increase Production From Africa to 25%

PVH has big plans for Africa, and the region could soon account for a quarter of the company's production.

Ethiopia Opens Eco-Friendly Industrial Park for Textile Production

For Ethiopia, the belief is: if you build it, they will come.

India Invests in Textiles Training in Nigeria

India has set up shop in Nigeria to help train locals in apparel industry skills development.

New EU Trade Pact Gives Duty Free Access to Six African Nations

After 12 years of talks, the European Union and six southern African countries will sign a trade agreement…

Source Africa to Highlight Region’s Sourcing Potential

Africa wants everyone to know what it's got going on.

Mauritius Looks to Boost Ties With US Companies

A once-thriving industry is looking to make a comeback in Mauritius.

Velocity Apparel Starts Textile Production in Ethiopia

Dubai's Vogue International Agency is ramping up its presence in Africa, and founder and CEO Siddarth Sinha…

Is Africa Ready for a Rush?

Roughly half of all AAFA members source from Africa today, and following last summer's 10-year renewal of the…

Report: Logistics Companies Wary of Entering African Markets

In a region where logistics ranks among the biggest hindrances to doing business, it could be cause for…

Madagascar Flourishes on AGOA Renewal, Factories Double Capacity to Accommodate Export Growth

Madagascar may have had its trade privileges under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) suspended…