In Mauritania's Kangaba region, a meeting was held on September 24, 2026, to prepare for the upcoming academic year. The meeting, attended by school directors, representatives from school management committees, mayors, and union officials, was presided over by Prefect Abou Dao. The event aimed to enhance collaboration among stakeholders and lay the groundwork for a smooth academic year. Prefect Dao emphasized the importance of the meeting, highlighting the interest shown by education stakeholders in the region.
The meeting, organized by the Centre d'Animation Pédagogique (CAP), focused on preparing for the 2026-2027 academic year. CAP Director Flatié Diallo stressed the need for dialogue among stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and productive academic year. He encouraged teachers, school directors, and management committees to prioritize student success, maintain a respectful climate, and take responsibility for their actions. Diallo also commended the region's achievements in the June 2025 DEF session.
The CAP de Kangaba achieved a notable success in the June 2025 DEF session, ranking second among six CAPs in the Académie d'Enseignement (AE) de Kati. The region recorded a 88.20% pass rate for boys and 88.53% for girls, out of 3,526 candidates. The teaching staff consists of 633 educators. Director Diallo highlighted various activities conducted during the 2025 academic year, including follow-up missions, capacity-building workshops, and organization of the DEF.
Despite these achievements, school directors pointed out significant challenges, including a shortage of teachers and inadequate school furniture. The Prefect and CAP Director acknowledged these concerns and appreciated efforts made by local authorities and populations to recruit teachers and purchase school furniture. The region has a total of 226 schools, comprising public, community, private, and medersa institutions.
The meeting provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss and address the challenges facing the education sector in Kangaba. Prefect Dao and CAP Director Diallo emphasized the importance of collaboration and dialogue in overcoming these obstacles. The authorities aim to create a conducive learning environment, ensuring a successful academic year for students.
The CAP de Kangaba comprises 70 public primary schools, 46 community primary schools, 12 private primary schools, 46 medersa primary schools, 36 public secondary schools, 3 private secondary schools, and 13 medersa secondary schools. The region's education sector faces significant challenges, but stakeholders are working together to address these issues and improve education.
The authorities in Kangaba are committed to enhancing education in the region. By engaging stakeholders and addressing challenges, they aim to create a better learning environment for students. The upcoming academic year will be crucial in determining the success of these efforts.
Key points
- Authorities in Mauritania's Kangaba region convene to prepare for the upcoming academic year.
- The region faces challenges, including a shortage of teachers and inadequate school furniture.
- Stakeholders are working together to address these issues and improve education in the region.
