Last updated: 6 april, 2011 - 16:39 GMT

Pro-Ouattara forces storm Laurent Gbagbo's presidential home

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Yesterday's predictions that Alassane Ouattara was about to assume the presidency have been proven wrong.

Negotiations to persuade his rival Laurent Gbagbo to step aside fell through earlier today.

Heavy fighting has also resumed in parts of Abidjan.

Focus on Africa's Audrey Brown got the latest from our reporter in Ivory Coast, John James.

Broadcast Wednesday 06 April 11

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