On November 2, 2026, the governor of Kidi Magha, Dahman Ould Birouk, met with a delegation from Mauritania's High Council for Education, led by Maimoun Asouad, an advisor to the council's president. The meeting focused on the council's role in promoting education reform and the importance of regular visits to assess school conditions. The governor highlighted the significance of these visits and the annual reports submitted to the President and Prime Minister on education reform and the "school of the republic" initiative.
The meeting was attended by several officials, including the president of the Kidi Magha region, the deputy governor of Selibabi, and the regional director of national education and education system reform. The governor's statement emphasized the importance of the visit, which included inspections of secondary and primary education institutions, a vocational training center, a kindergarten, and continued with their program. He noted that the meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on various education-related issues.
The High Council for Education delegation visited several institutions in Selibabi to assess the start of the academic year and working conditions. The delegation's leader, Maimoun Asouad, stated that their visit aimed to evaluate the implementation of the new education reform, which has been in its fifth year. The reform includes teaching scientific subjects in Arabic, with model sections for languages.
During the meeting, the directors of the vocational training center, Mohamed Ould Al-Mabrook, and the Islamic Institute, Mohamed Al-Amin Bab Al-Salih, presented detailed explanations of their institutions' operations and needs. The governor and delegation discussed several issues related to education and national development.
The meeting and visit are part of the High Council for Education's tasks to monitor and evaluate major decisions and directives on education. The council aims to assess the implementation of the new education reform and its impact on the education system.
Key stakeholders, including the regional president, deputy governor, and education officials, attended the meeting. The visit and discussions reflect the government's efforts to improve the education sector and implement the "school of the republic" initiative.
The governor and the High Council for Education delegation expressed their commitment to collaboration and improving the education system in Mauritania. The visit is expected to contribute to the development of a strategic plan for education reform.
Key points
- The governor of Kidi Magha met with a High Council for Education delegation to discuss education reform and school conditions.
- The delegation visited several education institutions in Selibabi to assess the start of the academic year.
- The meeting and visit aim to evaluate the implementation of the new education reform in Mauritania.
