The outcome of the second round of the presidential election provoked a fresh crisis in Côte d'Ivoire, with both candidates claiming to have won the poll. The political stand-off lasted from December until the capture of Mr Gbagbo on April 11th. A government of national unity in which Mr Ouattara has promised all regions and ethnic groups will be represented is expected to be announced shortly after he is inaugurated as president in the first half of May. Legislative elections are tentatively slated to take place before the end of 2011, although further delays are probable.