Cacao Festi 7 in Soubré: Malick Tohé crowned Best Actor 2026 in the Cocoa Sector

Author: Salimata BANCEPublished on: April 28, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

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Cacao Festi 7 in Soubré: Malick Tohé crowned Best Actor 2026 in the Cocoa Sector

From April 16 to 18, 2026, the city of Soubré hosted the 7th edition of the Cacao Festi, where Malick Tohé, CEO of SONEMAT, received the Super Prize for Best Actor in the Cocoa Sector 2026 and the Cacao Festi Gold Trophy in the Trading category. These awards recognize his commitment to transforming the sector and advocating for the recognition of Ivorian exporters. The event was sponsored by Honorable René Nétro, who emphasized the importance of cocoa to the local and national economy.

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