ECOWAS is threatening sanctions. Secretary Clinton told reporters that the Obama administration is working with partners, including ECOWAS, to decide the best way forward in Niger.

VOA: standard.2009.08.14

The general said he has already started working more closely with Afghan forces, by integrating some of their commanders into his headquarters, along with other coalition partners.

VOA: standard.2009.12.03

"This means as government working with our social partners, we must strive to improve the quality of life of all our people by providing shelter, basic amenities, education and security."

VOA: standard.2010.03.21

The Obama administration is working hard to convince Afghans, Americans and coalition partners the international security role in Afghanistan will not end until the Afghan forces are ready, but also that the international military deployment is not open-ended.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09