On the sidelines of the celebrations marking the 65th anniversary of Togo’s independence, the Togolese government inaugurated several factories across industrial, economic, and educational sectors. In line with President Faure Gnassingbé’s ambition to make the textile sector a driver of economic growth, the Datcha textile industry, formerly known as Togotex, is back in operation, following an investment of 6 billion CFA francs.
The launch of activities at the factory marks a major milestone in the country’s industrial revival. The reopening of the former Datcha plant, now called Benart Afrique and specializing in the production of civilian and military professional uniforms, reflects the Togolese government’s commitment to boosting local transformation (processing Togolese cotton) and promoting skilled national labor.
Nearly 300 people are employed directly at the factory, with around 600 indirect jobs created since its reopening—significantly helping to reduce youth unemployment in Togo. These figures highlight President Faure Gnassingbé’s strong commitment to serving the Togolese people, particularly in terms of youth employment.
This vision, embodied by the commissioning of the factory, aligns with the government’s broader ambition to rehabilitate several industries, as outlined in the National Development Plan (PND 2018–2022). It further strengthens Togo’s economic reform efforts aimed at creating a favorable climate for foreign investment.
