Can global rules curb fashion waste in Africa?

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The world is producing more clothes than ever before, and much of the unwanted surplus ends up in Africa. As Ghana and Kenya grapple with the fallout, can global rules hold the fashion industry accountable?
13 Jul English Germany News

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