Africa second-hand clothing market undermines apparel manufacturing
Concerns continue to be raised about the negative impact of the second-hand clothing trade with sub-Saharan Africa, hobbling the development…
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ByChinese firm to set up garment export factory in Rwanda
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Why is the used clothing trade such a hot-button issue?
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US suspends Rwanda duty-free apparel status
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Rwanda to pay taxes for affected AGOA exporters
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