May 8, 2024

Chad's cotton farmers burned by climate change and false promises

Intense rains are a new threat. The United Nations says floods in 2022 destroyed more than 350,000 hectares (1,350 square miles) of crops and killed 20,000 livestock in the central African country

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November 1, 2024

Cotton made in Africa supports the development of West African textile production in Benin

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December 13, 2024

Closure of textile companies across Nigeria weakens cotton production

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January 16, 2025

Mali expects to produce 640,000 tons of seed cotton in 2025/26 season

ReutersMali expects to produce 640,000 metric tons of seed cotton in the 2025/26 season, according to the head of the state-owned cotton company CMDT."We expect (...)

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February 13, 2025

Africa's Top Cotton Grower Readies for EU Rules With Green Push

Mali, Africa’s biggest cotton producer, plans to invest in clean energy and tackle issues like child labor and soil health to make its output more competitive in the European market.

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