Burundi: Fashion show promotes clothing made from recycled materials

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: October 26, 2026Country: Burundi

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Burundi: Fashion show promotes clothing made from recycled materials

In Bujumbura, the “THE KAMENGE DROP” fashion show presented clothing made from recycled materials as part of Green Diplomacy Week 2026. Around ten young designers turned waste, including mosquito nets, bags and phone accessories, into sustainable fashion. Burundian artist Manuela Minka urged people to see waste differently and protect the Earth. The event also aimed to encourage a change in attitudes toward environmental protection.

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