Nouna: The results of the First Cycle Studies Certificate (BEPC) exam were released in Nouna, revealing that 454 candidates were successful in the first round. This represents a pass rate of 27.45% for the province of Kossi.

According to Burkina Information Agency, a total of 1,707 candidates registered for the BEPC examination in the province. Of these, 871 were girls and 836 were boys. However, only 1,654 candidates actually took the exam due to various reasons.

In the first round of testing, 454 candidates achieved success, while 781 candidates have been declared eligible for the second round. The examination process utilized seven juries, with two relocated to Djibasso and five situated in Nouna.