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6,000-teacher recruitment exam draws 6,702 candidates in Kankan

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Guinean minister Djénabou Touré launched in Kankan the examinations for the national recruitment of 6,000 teachers, with 6,702 candidates taking part in the region. She asked them to remain assigned to the local authorities where they are recruited, in line with local needs, according to Guinéenews.

The national recruitment examination for 6,000 teachers began on Saturday 17 October 2026 in Guinea. In the administrative region of Kankan, 6,702 candidates sat the examination at Morifindjan Diabaté High School, under the supervision of Djénabou Touré, Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralisation, according to Guinéenews.

Djénabou Touré asked the candidates to honour their commitment to serve in the local authorities where they are recruited. The Kankan region faces a significant shortage of teaching staff, according to Guinéenews.

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