Gourma/Diabo:More than 80 educational actors, including school principals and teachers of first-year preparatory courses (CP1), have completed a seven-day training session on bilingual and multilingual education. The training, which concluded on October 21, 2026, focused on the practice of Mooré and aimed to strengthen pedagogical skills.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the training session began on October 13, 2026, and brought together stakeholders from the Basic Education District (CEB) to learn and teach in national languages. Olivier Delwendé Tiebyenga, the primary education inspector and focal point of the training, explained that the choice of Mooré was due to its prevalent use in the area, notably through the variants of Zaoré and Yaana.

The training was conducted in two phases. The initial four days were dedicated to transcription, followed by three days focused on teaching methods for different disciplines in the national language. The teaching staff reported a satisfactory outcome, noting the enthusiasm and progress of participants, which was affirmed by the final evaluations.

Abdoul Karim Kaboré, a director participating in the session, expressed support for this educational approach, aligning it with national guidelines and its potential to enhance student learning. He suggested that implementing bilingual education could reduce the duration of primary education from six to five years.

Despite the benefits from the training, Kaboré emphasized the need for printed educational materials. Currently, modules and preparation materials are provided only in digital format, posing challenges for some teachers, especially in rural areas lacking electricity and access to digital devices. He urged the Ministry of National Education to ensure the quick distribution of printed materials to facilitate the effective implementation of this educational approach in classrooms.