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Burkina Faso’s Interim President Ibrahim Traore has banned the Importation of second hand cloth mostly from America and Europe stating that Africa in general and Burkina Faso in particular in is not a Dumping From for Old cloths from random westerner. This decision is part of a broader initiative to reduce Western influence and promote local industries. By encouraging citizens to wear domestically produced garments, the government aims to boost the national economy and foster cultural pride. This move aligns with other measures taken by Traoré's administration to assert Burkina Faso's sovereignty and cultural identity. For instance, he banned the wearing of wigs in court by lawyers stating it was the colonial style and he no longer ants that, then he replaced Western-style judicial robes with African-inspired attire, symbolizing a commitment to embracing indigenous heritage.
These are just one amongst the many transformative decisions he has taken since becoming Africa’s youngest president at just 34 years and he is being celebrated by the entire continent of Africa as a revolutionary leader with many calling on other African leaders to follow his footsteps. To better under his decision, let take you back to how Africa ended up as a dumping ground Used Cloths from America and Europe.
The importation of second-hand clothes to Africa, commonly known as “Mitumba or Okrika" has its roots in the late 20th century. This practice emerged primarily from the global phenomenon of fast fashion and the subsequent rise in textile waste in Western countries. As consumer culture shifted towards rapidly changing fashion trends, vast quantities of clothing were discarded, often still in good condition. This surplus of used garments became a resource that, instead of being landfilled, found its way into emerging markets in Africa.
The trade in second-hand clothing began to gain momentum in the 1980s, primarily driven by donations from individuals and organizations in the United States and Europe. Charitable organizations, such as Goodwill and the Salvation Army, sent surplus clothing abroad, often to help those in need. However, as these donations increased, so did the realization of the commercial potential in selling these garments rather than merely donating them.
By the 1990s, the practice evolved into a structured trade, with companies specializing in sorting, grading, and exporting used clothing to various African countries. Major importers include nations like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Burkina faso, Cameroon, nigeria and Ghana, where second-hand clothing markets became integral to local economies.
The debate over the importation of second-hand clothes to