BBC News 31 March 2011 Last updated at 23:55 ET

Fierce battle in Ivory Coast cityPro-Ouattara forces prepare to attack Presidential Palace in Abidjan 1 April 2011

There is heavy fighting in Ivory Coast's main city, Abidjan, between forces loyal to the UN-recognised president, Alassane Ouattara, and supporters of incumbent Laurent Gbagbo.


Supporters of Col Muammar Gaddafi in Tripoli (31 March 2011)Gaddafi's envoy 'visited London'

A Libyan envoy of representing Col Muammar Gaddafi has been in London in the past few days for talks with British officials, the BBC understands.

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