The 2025-2026 academic year has brought encouraging news for the education sector in Senegal, particularly in the regions of Tivaouane and Taïba Ndiaye. According to recent reports, these areas have witnessed significant improvements in student performance. The Certificat de fin d'études élémentaires (CFEE) success rate in Tivaouane's education inspection zone surged from 72.40% in 2025 to 89.93% in 2026, marking an impressive 17.53-point increase.
This notable progress was highlighted by Issa Ndior, the responsible inspector for the Tivaouane education zone, during a ceremony where school supplies were distributed to students from classical and Quranic schools under his supervision. Ndior expressed satisfaction with the results, emphasizing the collective commitment to sustaining and enhancing educational outcomes. He also noted that the CFEE success rate had already shown a considerable increase in 2025, rising from 57.42% to 72.40%, a nearly 15-point improvement.
Similarly, in the commune of Taïba Ndiaye, the elementary and middle school results demonstrated a substantial increase, climbing from 67% in 2025 to 86.99% in 2026. Ibrahima Diabaté, the head of the Mboro district, announced this positive trend, while also acknowledging that the commune still lags behind the IEF average of 89% and the Académie average of 93%. Diabaté urged stakeholders to redouble their efforts and communicate challenges faced in schools to facilitate targeted responses from school administrators and local authorities.
In response to these improvements, local authorities have taken steps to support the educational institutions. In Tivaouane, the municipality provided schools with essential supplies, including a multifunctional photocopier, two laptops, two printers, and office materials. The efforts to bolster educational resources were also evident in Taïba Ndiaye, where the municipal council allocated 17.4 million CFA francs for purchasing school supplies.
The commitment to enhancing education in Taïba Ndiaye extends beyond resource allocation. The commune's mayor, Assane Ndiaye, recently celebrated the official renaming of the local high school, now bearing the name of the late Alé Lo, a former deputy-mayor of the commune who passed away in March 2026. This recognition underscores the community's dedication to honoring its heritage while striving for academic excellence.
Education stakeholders in both regions have welcomed these developments, seeing them as a testament to collaborative efforts aimed at elevating educational standards. Continued investment in resources and infrastructure, coupled with strategic planning, is expected to sustain and further enhance student performance in the coming years.
As the academic year progresses, attention will focus on maintaining momentum and addressing ongoing challenges. With sustained commitment from local authorities, educators, and communities, the prospects for continued growth and improvement in Tivaouane and Taïba Ndiaye appear promising.
Key points
- Tivaouane's CFEE success rate rose from 72.40% to 89.93% between 2025 and 2026.
- Taïba Ndiaye's elementary and middle school results improved from 67% to 86.99% during the same period.
- Local authorities have invested in educational resources, including supplies and infrastructure, to support ongoing improvements.