North African nations tackle 2026 Baccalaureate integrity amid fraud surge and reforms

Tunisia reported 955 cases of electronic fraud in the main session of the 2026 Baccalaureate, almost double the 508 cases recorded in 2025. Officials described the fraud as highly technological, involving hidden smart cards, body‑implanted devices, connected ear‑pieces, camera‑equipped pens and internet‑linked glasses. Parliament is reviewing a legislative initiative to impose harsher penalties, expand liability to organized networks and technical facilitators, and to strengthen technical safeguards such as signal jamming and camera surveillance.

In Algeria, Education Minister Mohamed Seghir Saâdaoui announced that the correction of the 2026 Baccalaureate will be carried out under conditions guaranteeing objectivity, transparency and equal opportunity. He highlighted a decline in fraud cases, praised the quality and curricular alignment of the exam papers, and thanked the numerous ministries and security bodies that supported the 45‑day secure preparation period.

Both countries are emphasizing stronger oversight and anti‑fraud measures as they seek to preserve the credibility of their national secondary‑school credentials.