Benin: the 2026-2027 school year launched with a call for mathematics

Author: Armel TOGNONPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: Benin

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Benin: the 2026-2027 school year launched with a call for mathematics

The 2026-2027 school year began on September 14, 2026, in Benin, with a launch at the Sikè Nord School Complex in Cotonou. Ministers Armand Kuyema Natta, Adéyèmi Clément Kouchadé, and Sèdami Medegan Fagla encouraged students to focus on mathematics and scientific subjects. The government also allocated nearly 30 billion FCFA to support families through various social actions related to the school year.

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