Cameroon’s new school year begins under a cloud of threats
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- Cameroon is preparing for the 2026-2027 school year, scheduled to begin on September 7, 2026.
- Parents and schools are completing preparations despite high costs.
- Security threats in crisis-hit regions, including attacks and kidnappings linked to Boko Haram in the Far North, are fueling fear.
With less than 72 hours before schools reopen in Cameroon, preparations for the 2026-2027 academic year are entering their final phase. The official start is set for September 7, 2026, but insecurity is casting doubt over the return to classrooms.
Parents are gathering the essentials despite the financial burden: notebooks, books, school bags, uniforms, required fees and food supplies. School administrators are cleaning facilities, preparing timetables and assigning teachers for the new year.
In regions affected by conflict, however, fear remains part of the back-to-school routine. The security environment is creating uncertainty for pupils, teachers and parents alike.
In the Far North, Boko Haram armed groups continue to attack, killing people and abducting children, young people and adults. The article also points to continuing dangers in the Northwest and Southwest, where the crisis has further complicated the start of the school year.
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Originally published by Journal du Cameroun in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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