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“It’s tough, but barring disaster, we come out the other side with product and rethink new ways to sell it.”

While shareholders owning a majority of shares, barring abstentions, voted in favor of the proposal, the board is still considering how closely the two companies should be linked.

When asked if protests were related to the barring of the opposition and spate of abductions and killings of government critics, he responded: "I cannot comment on that one."

But barring disease issues or an unexpected turn in the weather back toward drought conditions, cocoa futures are expected to continue falling in 2026.

Ivorians headed to the polls Saturday to choose between incumbent President Alassane Ouatarra, the overwhelming favourite seeking a fourth term in power, and an opposition hobbled by the barring of leading candidates.