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Eastern Congo Students Defy Violence to Take Exams

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
June 6, 2025
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Eastern Congo Students Defy Violence to Take Exams
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Against a backdrop of ongoing conflict, over 40,000 secondary students in rebel-held eastern Congo are currently sitting for their crucial national examinations. The administration of these state exams is very significant as it shows an unprecedented collaboration between the Kinshasa government and M23 insurgents, who control large portions of North and South Kivu provinces following their military offensive earlier this year.

Education officials undertook extraordinary measures to deliver exam materials from the capital to rebel territories, with personnel physically escorting documents through active conflict zones. Jean-Marie Mwayesi, a South Kivu education coordinator, confirmed all 111 examination centers in his region received materials despite the security challenges.

The Congolese government waived the usual $40 exam fees for conflict-zone students, recognizing both the economic hardship and security risks families face.

Eastern Congo Students Defy Violence to Take Exams

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M23’s Surprising Stance on Education

In a notable departure from their anti-government rhetoric, M23 leader Bertrand Bisimwa affirmed recognition of Kinshasa’s authority over national education standards. “The education of our children is apolitical,” Bisimwa told Reuters, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining academic continuity despite the ongoing insurgency. This position comes against a backdrop of serious allegations from human rights groups accusing M23 of civilian executions—claims the rebel group has continued to deny.

At Bukavu’s examination centers—under M23 control since February—students like Exauce Katete reported tense but orderly testing conditions. “There are no disturbances, no noise, everything is going well,” Katete observed, noting the presence of plainclothes security personnel around schools. Attendance rates exceeded 95% in some zones, though officials estimate thousands may have been displaced before exams began.

Why It Matters

There are fears that without sustained peace, this year’s exam success may prove temporary. Many students face uncertain futures regardless of results, with universities in conflict zones operating intermittently and displacement disrupting academic pathways. Still, the determination of thousands to test under gunfire speaks to the desperate value Congolese youth place on education amid chaos.

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Somto Nwanolue is a news writer with a keen eye for spotting trending news and crafting engaging stories. Her interests includes beauty, lifestyle and fashion. Her life’s passion is to bring information to the right audience in written medium

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