Manni: The President of the Special Delegation (PDS) of the commune of Manni, Emmanuel Tindano, officially opened the written tests of the Brevet d'©tudes du premier cycle (BEPC), 2026 session, on Tuesday, offering advice and encouragement to the candidates called upon to face this important school exam.

According to Burkina Information Agency, before the start of the exams, Mr. Tindano encouraged the candidates to remain calm, focused, and confident in their abilities. He urged them to manage their time effectively during the tests to maximize their chances of success. 'Believe in yourselves and in what you have learned throughout the year. Success tastes sweeter when it is achieved honestly and with merit,' he said, calling on students to banish any attempt at cheating.

The President of the Special Delegation then proceeded to open the first envelope containing the language test, thus marking the effective start of the compositions. The president of the secondary examination board in Manni, Kompaor© Ly Sididki, indicated that the center had a total of 50 registered candidates, including 9 independent candidates. However, one absence was noted at the start of the exams.

The administrative, educational and security authorities present wished the candidates every success and commended the arrangements made for the smooth running of the examination.