The World Food Program buys the produce through local cooperative associations.

VOA: special.2009.11.17

An international security analyst with experience in kidnapping and ransom negotiations in Somalia tells VOA that an undisclosed amount of money was raised and subsequently paid through local Somali contacts.

VOA: standard.2009.11.26

The Bell 430 helicopter disappeared while flying through a heavy rain storm, en route to an unannounced inspection of a local district.

VOA: standard.2009.09.03

Supan says oysters that stay fat through the summer could be an economic boon for local fisheries.

VOA: standard.2010.07.13

But rather than celebrating Nigeria's status as not only host nation but also defending champion of this event, local organizers and FIFA officials alike will instead be holding their collective breath, hoping that the country pulls through the three-week long tournament without any major problems.

VOA: standard.2009.10.22