The political difficulties of 2002 have left Gbagbo in charge of a temporary power - sharing government in anticipation of new elections .
The growing ties between Ivory Coast and Libya under President Gbagbo was seen as likely further harm U.S. - Ivorian relations .
The political difficulties of 2002 have left President in charge of a temporary power - sharing government in anticipation of new elections .
The growing ties between Ivory Coast and Libya under President Gbagbo was seen as likely further harm U.S. - Ivorian relations .