Zabr©: The prefect president of the special delegation (PDS) of Zabr©, Alain Boubi© Bassono, urged candidates for the 2026 Baccalaureate session on Tuesday to trust their knowledge and their own abilities, rather than artificial intelligence, during the official launch of the first written tests.

According to Burkina Information Agency, accompanied by administrative officials, heads of departments, and the representative of the customary chieftaincy, the PDS visited the examination centers of the commune to observe the good start of the exams and to encourage the candidates.

‘The topics you will be asked will be nothing other than what you have learned throughout the year. These few days of exams are simply a time to demonstrate what you have learned,’ Mr. Bassono told the candidates. He advised them to remain focused, calm, and confident, to read the questions carefully before answering, and to avoid any attempt at cheating. ‘You must rely on your own strength and not on artificial intelligence,’ he insisted, while reaffirming the availability of the municipal authorities to support the jury members and supervisors.

The commune of Zabr© has two Baccalaureate juries this year: jury 294 housed at the departmental high school of Zabr© and jury 295 installed at the evangelical high school of Zabr©. On behalf of the canton chief of Zabr©, Naaba Kougri, his representative, Harouna Gouba, conveyed a message of encouragement to the candidates and expressed his hope for an exceptional success rate. ‘We hope that the candidates will give their best so that the results meet expectations,’ he declared.

According to the president of jury 294, Rissina Ou©draogo, the examinations began under good conditions. “The candidates are well seated and the instructions regarding the fight against fraud have been reiterated to them. Everything started well,” he stated. Jury 294 registered 171 candidates, including 49 in series D and 122 in series A.

The same observation was made at jury 295 of the Zabr© Evangelical High School. Its president, Rapha«l W. Ou©draogo, indicated that no major incidents had been reported at the start of the exams. ‘The students have worked for nine months. Now is the time to value these efforts. No panic, no stress. You have to trust in your abilities,’ he advised. Jury 295 has 166 candidates, including 81 boys and 85 girls.

The authorities and the heads of the two juries wished all the candidates good luck and expressed their gratitude to the administrative, educational, and customary authorities for their support.