VOICED: Endgame for Ivory Coast strongman Gbagbo

The transcript outlines the political journey of Laurent Gbagbo, a key figure in Ivory Coast's history. Initially a trade unionist, Gbagbo opposed the nation's founding president and later entered politics. He won a controversial presidential election in 2000, which excluded his rival Alassane Ouattara. A failed coup in 2002 led to a divided country. Despite his mandate expiring in 2005, elections were delayed until 2010. Ouattara was declared the winner by the Electoral Commission, but Gbagbo, backed by the Constitutional Council, claimed fraud and refused to step down, leading to further conflict.

What was Laurent Gbagbo's profession before entering politics?

• Historian

• Economist

• Engineer

• Lawyer

In which year did Laurent Gbagbo win a flawed presidential election?

• 2000

• 2010

• 1990

• 2005

What was the outcome of the 2002 coup attempt in Ivory Coast?

• The coup was successful

• A new government was formed

• The country was split into two

• Gbagbo was overthrown

Who was declared the winner of the 2010 elections by the Electoral Commission?

• Laurent Gbagbo

• Henri Konan Bedie

• Alassane Ouattara

• Felix Houphouet-Boigny

What was the international community's reaction to Gbagbo's refusal to step down after the 2010 elections?

• They recognized Ouattara as president

• They remained neutral

• They imposed sanctions

• They supported Gbagbo