The United States Friday, February 11 officially recognized Ambassador of Cote d'Ivoire appointed by the president Alassane Ouattara. American diplomacy had previously indicated it would welcome such an appointment by pointing out that Mr. Ouattara was "the legitimate leader of Cote d'Ivoire." The Assistant Secretary of State James Steinberg agreed today [Friday] the credentials of the new ambassador to Cote d'Ivoire appointed by the President Ouattara, "said Philip Crowley, the spokesman for American diplomacy, on his Twitter account.
He then stated that Ambassador Daouda Diabate was. A spokesman for the Embassy of Cote d'Ivoire in Washington, Cynthia Guibé, however, indicated that the Ivorian ambassador to the United States, Yao Charles Koffi, appointed by Laurent Gbagbo, the outgoing president and rival of Mr. Ouattara was always "on duty".
"Alassane Ouattara is not the President of Côte d'Ivoire," she added. Several countries and organizations have already recognized the ambassadors appointed by Mr. Ouattara, including France and the UN. The victory of Mr. Ouattara's presidential November 28 is recognized by virtually all of the international community but is contested by incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo refused to cede power. 
He then stated that Ambassador Daouda Diabate was. A spokesman for the Embassy of Cote d'Ivoire in Washington, Cynthia Guibé, however, indicated that the Ivorian ambassador to the United States, Yao Charles Koffi, appointed by Laurent Gbagbo, the outgoing president and rival of Mr. Ouattara was always "on duty".
"Alassane Ouattara is not the President of Côte d'Ivoire," she added. Several countries and organizations have already recognized the ambassadors appointed by Mr. Ouattara, including France and the UN. The victory of Mr. Ouattara's presidential November 28 is recognized by virtually all of the international community but is contested by incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo refused to cede power.
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