Incoming president Alassane Ouattara’s spokesman said he expected economic activity to return to normal, including critical cocoa exports. Ivory Coast produces about a third of the world’s cocoa – the country’s main source of export income.
“Port activity will start this week and we expect the first boats to arrive starting next week, with exports proceeding normally,” said Patrick Achi, Ouattara’s spokesman.
UN forces are reported to be assisting Ouattara’s army to patrol the ports of Abidjan and San Pedro while other parts of the city and towns are still being secured.
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