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Cameroon's high schools embrace AI for interactive, accessible learning
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Cameroon's high schools embrace AI for interactive, accessible learning

From Journal du Cameroun · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cameroon's Ministry of Secondary Education is integrating Artificial Intelligence into its curriculum to make learning interactive and accessible.
  • The ministry has developed over 250 free, bilingual AI-generated simulations usable offline, aiming to equalize opportunities in a country lacking traditional labs.
  • Education Minister Nalova Lyonga emphasizes AI as a tool for equality, urging teachers to train students as creators, not just consumers of technology.

Cameroon's Ministry of Secondary Education is ushering in a digital transformation by placing Artificial Intelligence at the core of its teaching methods. The goal is to create learning experiences that are interactive, practical, and accessible, even without an internet connection.

the goal is to make learning interactive, practical and accessible, even offline.

— Minister Nalova LyongaDescribing the objective of integrating AI into secondary education.

This initiative aims to bridge the gap in educational resources, particularly in science and technical subjects. According to National Pedagogical Inspector Muluh Godson, the ministry has rapidly developed over 250 bilingual simulations. These AI-generated tools are free and can be used offline, a significant advantage in a country where many high schools lack basic laboratory facilities. This approach seeks to democratize scientific experimentation and provide equal opportunities for all students.

more than 250 bilingual simulations, free and usable without internet connection in less than a month.

— Muluh GodsonHighlighting the rapid development and accessibility of AI-generated learning tools.

During a strategic conference on August 17, 2026, Minister Nalova Lyonga highlighted the potential of AI to revolutionize education. Teachers from various disciplines, including Chemistry, Biology, and Industrial Techniques, have demonstrated virtual experiments that would be impossible or unsafe to conduct in a traditional classroom. These immersive simulations offer a safe and cost-effective way to engage students with complex concepts.

making learning more interactive, practical and accessible.

— Inspecteur Général Adjaba Biwoli Jean PierreExplaining the educational benefits of AI simulations.

While embracing technological advancement, Minister Lyonga also cautioned against the dehumanization of education. She stressed the importance of "structured and reasoned use" of AI, emphasizing that students must be taught "prompting" skills. The ministry's vision is for students to become creators of technology, not merely passive consumers, preparing them for an increasingly digital world. This strategic bet on AI signifies a move towards a more affordable, inclusive, and equitable education system in Cameroon.

AI must remain a tool. Structuring, reasoned use, and the importance of prompting.

— Minister Nalova LyongaWarning against over-reliance on AI and emphasizing critical usage skills.
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Originally published by Journal du Cameroun in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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