For ten years, local leaders attempted to establish a strong government.

VOA: special.2010.07.08

A number of African-Americans serve in the local government.

VOA: special.2010.07.08

The disaster sparked a row over protection measures against flooding with local officials accusing the government of ignoring their appeals for funds.

VOA: standard.2009.10.10

That approach requires a large number of troops to provide security and help the local government assert its authority and deliver services.

VOA: standard.2009.10.01

Mr.Mousavi remains under a virtual house-arrest and has been prevented from using either government TV or the local press to speak to the Iranian people.

VOA: standard.2009.10.19

(Sound) The bombing at the Hotel Shamo in Mogadishu ended a graduation ceremony for medical students of the local Banadir University, which was also being attended by a number of senior government officials.

VOA: standard.2009.12.05