Botswana recognizes Ouattara as the rightful winner of Ivory Coast 's election . Gbagbo is refusing to step down . The United Nations has said it will not recognize any other candidate, and that all parties must abide by a new constitution which was approved last week in an effort to end months of political turmoil. The leaders of Botswana also opposed the outcome of Zimbabwe 's elections two years ago .
Botswana recognizes Ouattara as the rightful winner of Ivory Coast 's election . The United Nations has said it will not recognize any other candidate, and that all parties must abide by a new constitution which was approved last week in an effort to end months of political turmoil. The leaders of Botswana also opposed the outcome of Zimbabwe 's elections two years ago .