Educational developments in Ivory Coast and Gabon

In Ivory Coast, several educational institutions held graduation ceremonies in late October 2026. At the Institut Universitaire Saint Jean-Paul II in Yamoussoukro, law students received degrees, with Professor Thierry Armand Ezoua encouraging them to use legal expertise for social transformation. In Abidjan, the National Institute of Youth and Sports graduated 2,462 students, with officials emphasizing the importance of discipline and integrity in teaching and sports coaching.

Further developments in Ivory Coast include praise from scholar Dr. Koffi Konan Emmanuel for President Alassane Ouattara regarding the modernization of higher education. Observations at Alassane Ouattara University in Bouaké highlighted improved infrastructure, such as digital libraries and international research partnerships.

In Gabon, the École provinciale de formation d’action sanitaire et sociale in Makokou celebrated its first graduating class of nursing assistants and specialized educators. Local officials noted that the rehabilitation of this training facility aligns with the vision of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.