Ivory Coast constitutional council confirms result

Ivory Coast's constitutional council has validated the results of last week's presidential election, despite an opposition challenge.



The move points the way to a second round run-off between President Laurent Gbagbo and opposition leader Alassane Ouattara on November 28.



Ouattara had earlier called for a recount. The results also need to be certified by the UN.



The poll aims to reunify the country after years of partial rebel control.



In a public sitting, the council confirmed preliminary results which gave President Gbagbo around 38 per cent of the vote, short of the 50 per cent needed to avoid a second round, followed by Ouattara, with 32 per cent.



The coalition of four opposition parties demanded a recount of the votes in the October 31 election.