Benin: Armand Natta Calls for More Rigor to Improve School Results

The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education in Benin, Armand Natta, called for increased pedagogical rigor in schools ahead of the 2026-2027 school year. The results from the 2025-2026 end-of-year exams show a decline in the BEPC and Baccalauréat, while the CEP recorded a pass rate of 90.17%. Natta emphasized the responsibility of teachers and parents to improve discipline and educational support.