Manni:Gnagna Forty teachers from the Basic Education Districts of Manni and Coalla participated in a training session on Thursday, October 22, 2026, focused on the decolonization and endogenization of curricula. The event was held at the Saint Michel Catholic private primary school in Manni.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the session was led by educational support office heads, inspectors Yonli Yemboani from Manni and Salifou Dabourgou from Coalla. Inspector Yemboani explained that the reform is not about rejecting external knowledge but aims to go beyond colonial hierarchies to foster dialogue between indigenous and universal knowledge. The objective is to train students who can understand their environment and value cultural heritage while accessing necessary developmental knowledge.

Inspector Dabourgou outlined the new curriculum content in history, geography, and civic and moral education, emphasizing the rebalancing of historical narratives to include African contributions and indigenous techniques. In civic education, the focus is on social cohesion, road safety, and community participation. He encouraged teachers to convert these changes into practical learning experiences for students.

Education district heads Dahani Marcellin Damolga and Andre Lankoande highlighted the need for a careful approach to the reform, stressing the importance of using existing reference documents. The Coalla CCEB emphasized translating guidelines into concrete classroom practices by leveraging local resources.

Teachers engaged in discussions on distinguishing documented knowledge from beliefs, integrating national languages into learning, and balancing African narratives with historical objectivity. By the workshop's end, participants committed to using indigenous knowledge to educate students who can contribute to community development. The next step is implementing these principles in the classrooms of Manni and Coalla.