Kadiogo: The governor of the Kadiogo region, Abdoulaye Bassinga, officially inaugurated the regional written exams for the 2026 baccalaureate session on Tuesday, urging 38,140 candidates to maintain calmness throughout the examination period.

According to Burkina Information Agency, this year’s baccalaureate session in the Kadiogo region has 38,140 candidates, including 21,000 girls, spread across 144 examination boards. Governor Bassinga, speaking at Notre Dame de l’Immacul©e High School, emphasized the importance of serenity and self-confidence among the candidates, while also discouraging any form of fraudulent practices during the exams.

Governor Bassinga commended the comprehensive efforts made by the educational community, highlighting the roles played by teachers, parents, supervisors, and security personnel in facilitating the exams’ smooth execution. He expressed optimism that the year-long efforts would yield fruitful results.

Dr. Denis Vimbou©, Director General of Secondary Education and Vocational and Technical Training in Kadiogo, highlighted the continuity of reforms in exam organization, particularly through the Competency-Based Approach (CBA). He attributed improvements in organization to the accumulated experience of those managing the baccalaureate process.

Dr. Vimbou© also noted a rise in female participation among candidates, attributing this to sustained efforts to enhance girls’ education and ensure their retention in schools. He further mentioned that around 800 internally displaced students were accommodated during the academic year and are taking the exams under the same conditions as their peers.

The initial results from the first round of exams are anticipated in early July, with the second round deliberations scheduled to follow shortly thereafter.