Africa grows some of the finest cotton in the world, but retains only a small share of the wealth that crop generates. What keeps this value gap in place—and how can the continent close it? In this editorial, allAfrica examines how data-driven journalism and compelling storytelling can challenge perceptions, attract investment and advance Africa’s transformation from cotton producer into a textile powerhouse.
Read the editorial to learn why Cotton to Cloth is not simply an editorial initiative–it represents a new narrative for Africa’s industrial future.







