Ivory Coast recognizes Obama as leader , Obama says . The president urges incumbent President Gbagbo to cede power . It also calls for sanctions against Gbagbo and his inner circle . Alassane Ouattara risks more isolation if he does not step down , Gbagbo says .
Ivory Coast recognizes Obama as leader , Obama says . The president urges incumbent President Gbagbo to cede power . Alassane Ouattara risks more isolation if he does not step down , Gbagbo says .