Ivory Coast's Gbagbo captured

Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo was captured by his opponents today after months of clinging on to power in the wake of a failed election bid.

Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo was captured by his opponents today after months of clinging on to power in the wake of a failed election bid.

He was handed over to democratically elected leader Alassane Ouattara following an attack by French forces earlier.

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