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.

How did Gbagbo respond to the claims of electoral fraud made by the Constitutional Council?

What were the consequences of Gbagbo's refusal to step aside after the 2010 elections?