The town of Kpalimé is in mourning following the death of a student from Lycée de Zomayi, which occurred after the release of the BAC 1 results for the 2026 session.

According to consistent accounts gathered from local residents, the young woman took her own life by hanging on Sunday, June 7, after discovering she had failed the BAC 1 examination.

This tragedy has deeply shaken the educational community, classmates, and inhabitants of the area.

The incident reignites concerns about the psychological stress associated with school exams and the urgent need for better support for students experiencing distress.

Several figures in the education sector emphasise that failing an exam does not determine a student’s future and call for strengthened listening and psychological assistance for young people.