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Welcome to Cotton made in Africa’s newsroom for journalists, bloggers, influencers, and everyone else interested in Cotton made in Africa! This is where you can find a summary of all the latest news.
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News20 August 2026Aid by Trade Foundation Presents Annual Report for 2025
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News2 July 2026Siegelklarheit Awards Top Grade „Excellent" to Cotton made in Africa (CmiA)
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News30 June 2026Cotton made in Africa Partners Receive Top Marks in Independent Verifications
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News22 April 2026Biodiversity Project in Tanzania: On Earth Day 2026, AbTF Delivers Positive Interim Report
On Earth Day 2026, AbTF Delivers Positive Interim Report
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News31 March 2026New Study Shows Low Environmental Impact by Cotton made in Africa Organic Cotton from Tanzania
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News19 March 2026World Water Day 22.03.2026: Hamburg-based Aid by Trade Foundation Improves Drinking Water Supply and Equal Opportunities for Girls in Africa
• Founded by Prof. Dr Michael Otto, the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has helped improve the drinking water supply for tens of thousands of people […]
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News6 March 2026International Women’s Day: Cotton made in Africa Strengthens Equality for Women Through Targeted Investments
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News19 February 2026Aid by Trade Foundation Reaches New Milestones in Supply Chain Transparency
Aid by Trade Foundation Reaches New Milestones in Supply Chain Transparency
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News10 December 2025Human Rights Day: Cotton made in Africa Reinforces Its Commitment to Ensuring Respect for Human Rights in Cotton Production
Cotton made in Africa® verstärkt seinen Einsatz für die Einhaltung der Menschenrechte in der Baumwollproduktion
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News26 November 2025On Black Friday, Sustainable Shopping Matters
Textiles made with sustainably produced cotton will also be available on Black Friday under, for example, the label “Cotton made in Africa®".
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News28 October 2025Italian Brand OVS Partners with Cotton made in Africa
OVS, one of Italy’s leading textile and fashion companies, is now partnering with Cotton made in Africa (CmiA).
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News19 September 2025Cotton made in Africa Launches Public Consultation for Standard Revision
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) is opening public consultations on its Cotton made in Africa standard today.
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