The growing ties between Ivory Coast and Libya under President Gbagbo was seen as likely further harm U.S. - Ivorian relations .
The U.S. also boycotted the swearing - in ceremony of President Gbagbo .
The growing ties between Ivory Coast and Libya under President President was seen as likely further harm U.S. - Ivorian relations .
The U.S. also boycotted the swearing - in ceremony of President Gbagbo .