US-Africa Cotton Partnership Launched at UNGA, Backed by Lesotho, Kenya, Mauritius
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New York City – September 24, 2026 -- The Trans-Atlantic Cotton Partnership (TACP), a new trade initiative shipping traceable U.S.-grown cotton directly to African manufacturers, launched during the UN General Assembly in New York City before private sector, investor, and government representatives.
Lesotho's Prime Minister Frames TACP as Industrial Bridge Between Continents
Prime Minister Sam Matekane delivered the keynote address, describing the initiative as an opportunity to build a productive industrial relationship connecting the U.S. and Africa beyond a simple cotton trading arrangement.