Month: April 2026
7 posts
From National Industries to Regional Textile Hubs: Can AfCFTA Actually Stitch Africa’s Cotton, Textile, and Apparel Sector Together?…
Fashion Law and Policy in Nigeria: 2026 Report
Fashion law in Nigeria has not kept pace with the industry's global rise. Our 2026 report examines copyright, trademarks, counterfeiting, textile heritage, tax and trade, exposing the gaps that leave Nigerian designers unprotected. It also sets out a reform agenda for policymakers, institutions and the fashion industry.
Fashion Law and Policy in North Africa: 2026 Report
North Africa combines world-class garment manufacturing with some of Africa's richest textile heritage. Our 2026 report examines fashion law in Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia, from IP and counterfeiting to cultural heritage and EU trade, and sets out priorities for reform.
Fashion Law and Policy in South Africa: 2026 Report
Fashion law in South Africa is the most institutionalised on the continent, but key protections still exist only on paper. Our 2026 report examines designs, trademarks, counterfeiting, parallel imports and cultural heritage, and sets out a reform agenda for designers and policymakers.
Fashion Law and Policy in Uganda: 2026 Report
Fashion law in Uganda is changing fast, with a new copyright law, landmark trademark rulings and the first steps towards protecting bark cloth. Our 2026 report maps the legal framework for designers, from IP and tax to trade and cultural heritage, and sets out a reform agenda.
Fashion Law and Policy in Kenya: 2026 Report
Fashion law in Kenya has evolved alongside AGOA-driven exports and a growing Nairobi design scene. Our 2026 report assesses 25 years of law and policy, from copyright and industrial design to mitumba and consumer rights, and sets out reforms for a more competitive, protected industry.
Fashion Retail Law in Africa: The Legal Framework Behind Where and How Fashion Actually Gets Sold
Fashion law conversations tend to gravitate toward design, IP, and trade, but for the vast majority of African…