Koosin: Stakeholders are consulting on the reopening of schools in security-challenged areas. The High Commissioner of the Koosin province, Noufo Dembele, presided over a meeting in Nouna, focusing on preparations for the 2026-2027 school year and the possibility of reopening educational structures in areas with high security challenges.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the meeting involved education stakeholders, administrative authorities, and officials of the Defense and Security Forces. The participants reviewed the situation of primary and secondary education structures, particularly in recaptured areas, to examine the conditions necessary for their reopening.

High Commissioner Noufo Dembele emphasized that the gradual return of schools to recaptured areas is a significant step towards resilience and a return to normal life. He highlighted the importance of preparing this return "with responsibility and caution" through an inclusive and progressive approach that involves the administration, education stakeholders, security forces, parents, communities, and partners.

The High Commissioner also stressed the establishment of a genuine chain of solidarity around each school to promote a sustainable resumption of educational activities. Karfa Ferdinand Boni, the provincial director of secondary education, presented the situation of municipalities and establishments requesting reopening. As a result of the discussions, participants approved the reopening of four out of five proposed secondary schools.

Frederic Nindamou Yehoun, the provincial director of preschool, primary, and non-formal education, appreciated the support from administrative authorities, security forces, and partners in the reopening process. Of the 35 educational structures examined, 29 were authorized to reopen for the 2026-2027 school year, while seven preschool establishments remain relocated.

Comrade Yehoun also noted a shortage of 149 teachers in Koosin province.