From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has pledged to back local garment factories in the country to curb $6 billion annual import cost.Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Olajumoke ...

As global economies intensify efforts to secure supply chains and strengthen domestic manufacturing, African nations have been urged to adopt coordinated industrial strategies or risk missing a ...

Pride and Belonging in African Art,” at the National Museum of African Art, the Smithsonian’s first major show of African ...

From humble beginnings to challenging the global elite, African nations have woven a rich tapestry of drama and talent into ...

Black designers helped shape one of fashion’s biggest nights last year, but will their creations get the same red carpet ...

Walking through the gallery, director Michael Mamp provides stories behind the pieces, especially those of quilts, beginning ...

The total annual biomass of wild meat consumed across Central Africa has increased from an estimated 0.73 million metric tons ...

A decade ago Jua Power, a family-owned solar-energy firm, had little reason to leave China in search of customers. With the ...

A surge in fossil fuel prices since the Iran war is squeezing polyester suppliers and garment makers across India and ...

Victor Alao’s graduating collections, ARIKÉ & OKIN, present a considered exploration of how African textile heritage can be structurally reinterpreted within contemporary fashion systems. Developed ...

When players take to the pitch at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Nike produced jerseys will showcase more than national pride. They will also represent a significant step toward circular fashion: elite ...

(CNN) — In recent years, African designers have found support from international celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Naomi Campbell. Now a growing number of the continent’s fashion brands ...