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Would you like to access news/blog content published by sources located in Ghana?
Code example
If you'd like to make a REST call, then make a following POST request:
Endpoint /api/v1/article/getArticles
Request body
{
"sourceLocationUri": "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana",
"resultType": "articles",
"apiKey": "API_KEY"
}
If you'd like instead to do a GET request then call:
/api/v1/article/getArticles?sourceLocationUri=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FGhana&resultType=articles&apiKey=API_KEY
Example of JSON response
Below is an example JSON object that you would receive as the result of the request. You can retrieve also additional properties such as concepts, categories, source details, etc. by specifying additional parameters in the request as described on the documentation page.
{
"articles": {
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"url": "https://yen.com.gh/people/306519-ghanaian-mum-gifts-shs-graduate-daughter-a-toyota-rav4-completing-school/",
"title": "Ghanaian mum gifts her SHS graduate daughter a Toyota RAV4 for completing school",
"body": "* A Ghanaian mother who left her daughter behind and travelled to the United Kingdom returned to surprise her after her WASSCE\n\n* The woman not only came to surprise her daughter with her presence but also added a car to congratulate her child for her hard work\n\n* Ghanaians on social media who watched the video shared their varied thoughts on the mum's action in the comment section\n\nThe trend of parents gifting their children expensive items, including cars, when they complete their Senior High School (SHS) education seems to be growing by the day.\n\nA young lady who completed Serwaa Nyarko Girls' Senior High School in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, received an expensive gift from her mother.\n\nThe Serwaa Nyarko Girls' graduate took part in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).\n\nThe examination started on April 21, 2026, with practical papers, while theory papers began on May 13, 2026. The examination concludes nationwide on Friday, June 19, 2026. However, depending on the course a student studies, the person may finish before June 19, 2026.\n\nSHS student receives a car gift\n\nIn a heartwarming video, the mother of the SHS graduate arrived from the United Kingdom (UK) after eight years to surprise her daughter.\n\nHowever, she not only came to surprise her daughter with her presence but also brought a Toyota RAV4 as a gift for her child.\n\nWhen the young lady came out of the exam hall, she was lured by some of her classmates to the area where her mother was standing.\n\nThe fresh SHS graduate jumped and hugged her mother tightly as soon as she saw her. The mother, after hugging her daughter, presented her with the car.\n\nAll this while her schoolmates looked on happily as a saxophonist also played some tunes.\n\nWatch the Facebook video below:\n\nReactions to SHS graduate's car gift\n\nYEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the video shared on Facebook by Frimp Happy. Read them below:\n\nFuseini Kuntse Alhassan said:\n\n\"Ghanaians should not be surprised if a Ghanaian farmer also surprises his child by bringing a crocodile. Me school no kraa m3n wie...3no ne me surprise.\"\n\nInno Cent wrote:\n\n\"Those of us whose parents dashed us to the school during our school day are watching with one eye closed 😆.\"\n\nEben Songs said:\n\n\"Wait! This growing trend of parents presenting cars to students immediately after SHS graduation on school premises needs serious attention. Schools promote uniformity through the same uniforms, hairstyles, and standards for a reason. Public displays of wealth at such moments can create unnecessary pressure, comparisons, and feelings of inadequacy among students.\"\n\nFrimp Happy responded:\n\n\"Eben Songs, she left her daughter for almost 8 years and travelled, all these years she decided to surprise her bro relax 😎.\"\n\nMcElvis Wenzy Coleman wrote:\n\n\"What happened to the 1990- 2012 batch 🤣🤣🤣🤣Anaa our parents then didn't know these things.\"\n\nCharles Akominya said:\n\n\"Students, when you are in school, don't fool with others, because their future is already secured.\"\n\nVicent Appiah wrote:\n\n\"I didn't get this opportunity, but still more vim. Yet, thank God for his grace. Congratulations though. Use this opportunity to study hard.\"\n\nMaame S Abena said:\n\n\"Hope you paid the guy extra for the dodging and hiding 😁. Beautiful moment.\"\n\nParents gift daughter car after WASSCE\n\nEarlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a student of St. Monica's Senior High School received a brand-new car from her parents on campus.\n\nThe family wore customised t-shirts featuring the face of the graduate during the surprise presentation.\n\nThe graduate embraced her family members after receiving the vehicle keys and a bouquet.",
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"body": "Ghana's Sports Ministry denied on Thursday that public funds paid for World Cup fan travel, despite its own minister saying in March the cost would be $9,250 per supporter.\n\nThe Ministry of Sports and Recreation issued a statement branding earlier reports a deliberate misrepresentation, maintaining that neither President John Dramani Mahama nor the ministry had committed public resources to flying supporters to the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.\n\nThat denial sits against a March 30 interview in which Sports Minister Kofi Adams, speaking on Channel One TV, confirmed the government was capping the Ghana Supporters Union (GHANSU) at 800 members and said: \"It will cost us [government] about $9,250 per head.\" Ghanaian news outlets subsequently reported, citing Adams, that the total outlay on supporters would exceed $7 million. At 800 supporters and $9,250 each, the arithmetic produces $7.4 million.\n\nThe Ministry's position on Thursday was that those costs came entirely from a private sector fundraising drive, not the national budget. That campaign was launched at an Accra event on March 20, 2026 and targeted contributions from corporate Ghana. Among the early contributors was businessman Ibrahim Mahama's Engineers and Planners, which pledged $5 million.\n\nThe ministry cited \"sound economic considerations\" for ruling out public expenditure and reaffirmed its commitment to the Justice Dzamefe Committee report and White Paper, documents produced after Ghana's 2014 Brazil World Cup that bar state funds from being used to mobilise supporters for overseas national team assignments.\n\nPresident Mahama, speaking at a diaspora town hall in London on May 31, put the total cost of a fully funded supporter at close to $11,000, covering travel, accommodation, feeding and match tickets, a figure shaped by Ghana's matches being spread across Toronto, Boston and Philadelphia. That figure is higher than Adams's March estimate because it includes feeding and visa costs the ministry said it was not covering.\n\nGovernment spending on the Black Stars is a separate matter. The Ministry of Finance released GH₵76,466,919.20 for the team's World Cup preparations and group stage campaign. That disbursement covers player and technical staff costs, not supporter travel. Any surplus from the private fundraising drive, the ministry said, will be directed toward sports infrastructure.\n\nThe ministry did not name the specific reports it was contesting, nor provide documentation showing that private rather than public funds were deployed for supporter travel.",
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"url": "https://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/17256/sleep-nutrition-and-sensory-needs-in-children.html",
"title": "Sleep, Nutrition, and Sensory Needs in Children with Autism: Understanding the Building Blocks of Well-being",
"body": "Even as we observe Autistic Pride Day, we know that while plenty of attention is given to communication and social development in this area, three equally important aspects of a child's well-being are often ignored. Sleep, nutrition and sensory needs are those crucial elements that are frequently overlooked.\n\nThe Importance of Quality Sleep\n\nStudies suggest that between 50% and 80% of autistic children experience sleep-related challenges, including difficulty falling asleep or irregular sleep patterns. As we know, sleep plays an important role in a child's physical growth, brain development and emotional well-being. However, children with autism have sleep difficulties. While some children may have heightened sensitivity to sound, light or temperature, others may struggle with anxiety, changes in routine etc.\n\nThe way to tackle this is to establish a consistent bedtime routine, limiting screen exposure before sleep and encouraging calming activities such as reading or playing soft music. Research from AIIMS, New Delhi, found that nearly 77.5% of children with autism experienced significant sleep problems, compared to just 29.2% of neurotypical children.\n\nParents should discuss persistent sleep concerns with their pediatrician, as underlying medical conditions such as gastrointestinal discomfort, allergies, or sleep disorders may also play a role.\n\nUnderstanding Nutrition and Feeding Challenges\n\nNutrition is another subject where autistic children need additional care. Many parents describe their autistic child as a fussy eater. They avoid food depending on its crunchiness, texture or even its colour.\n\nHowever, feeding challenges in autism are often far more complex than typical childhood food preferences. An Indian study conducted among children with autism in Chennai highlighted the close relationship between feeding difficulties, sensory sensitivities, gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep disturbances, and behavioural challenges.\n\nRestricted eating patterns can increase the risk of nutritional deficiencies. This is particularly concerning in India, where iron deficiency anaemia, vitamin D deficiency, and inadequate dietary diversity remain widespread among children. When entire food groups are avoided, the risk of nutritional imbalance becomes even more of a concern.\n\nAn effective approach involves gradual exposure to new foods, positive reinforcement, and creating a relaxed mealtime environment. In some cases, support from a pediatric nutritionist or occupational therapist may be useful.\n\nSensory Needs: Seeing the World Through a Different Lens\n\nThe other prominent characteristic of autism is differences in sensory processing. Children with autism may be either highly sensitive or less responsive to sensory input such as sounds, lights, textures, smells, movement, or touch. A crowded shopping mall, a noisy classroom, or even certain clothing fabrics may feel overwhelming to some children.\n\nSensory sensitivities are not behavioural problems but are mere reflections of how the child's nervous system processes information from the environment. Understanding this distinction is important for parents, teachers, and caregivers.\n\nCreating quiet spaces, allowing sensory breaks, choosing comfortable clothing, using noise-reducing headphones when necessary, or preparing children in advance for changes in routine or unfamiliar environments can be useful.\n\nOccupational therapists can also play a crucial role in helping children and families develop strategies that support self-regulation and participation.\n\nThe Indian Reality: Awareness Is Growing, But Gaps Remain\n\nIndia has made significant progress in autism awareness over the past decade. However, many families still face delayed diagnosis, social stigma, and limited access to developmental services, particularly outside metropolitan cities.\n\nIn smaller towns and rural areas, developmental pediatricians, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and autism support services may not be readily available. As a result, parents often struggle to access reliable information and evidence based care.\n\nSchools, too, have an important role to play. Creating autism friendly classrooms and promoting inclusive education can help autistic children participate more confidently and comfortably in learning environments.\n\nMoving from Awareness to Acceptance\n\nAutistic Pride Day reminds us that autism is not a disease to be cured but a form of neurodiversity to be understood and respected. Supporting autistic children begins with recognizing their unique needs and creating environments that allow them to thrive.\n\nSleep, nutrition, and sensory well-being are not secondary concerns, they are foundational to health, development, and quality of life. By addressing these areas early and thoughtfully, families, healthcare providers, educators, and communities can help autistic children achieve their full potential.\n\nThe goal is not to change who these children are. It is to ensure that they have the support, understanding, and opportunities they need to flourish in a world that values and celebrates different ways of thinking, learning, and experiencing life.\n\nDr Rajesh KS, Consultant Neonatologist & Pediatrician, Kinder Women's Hospital Bangalore",
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What stood out was not simply the success of the programs themselves, but the philosophy behind them. These initiatives respected local cultures, worked closely with communities, and recognized that language is not merely a tool for communication but a foundation of identity.\n\nThose ideas resonated strongly with both Mwewa and Tepa. They began exploring how similar principles could be adapted to Zambia, where linguistic diversity is one of the country's greatest cultural strengths but is often underutilized within adult education programs. Through numerous conversations, they discussed how indigenous languages could be used not only to improve literacy outcomes but also to preserve cultural heritage and create more inclusive educational opportunities.\n\nThe resulting project combines several innovative approaches. Mobile technology will be used to provide flexible learning materials that learners can access through phones and tablets. 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