Élodie Somé, top baccalaureate candidate, dies in Dano
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Netafrique
Élodie Somé, the top female candidate in the 2026 science baccalaureate in the commune of Dano, has died in Burkina Faso. Assigned to study pharmacy and a contestant in the Akili Mousso competition, she was buried in Mebar, according to Netafrique.
Élodie Somé, a former student at the Ioba Provincial Comprehensive High School and the top female candidate in the 2026 science baccalaureate in the commune of Dano, has died in Burkina Faso. The educational community of Ioba and residents of Dano paid tribute to her at her funeral in Mebar, Netafrique reports.
The young Burkinabè woman, who had been assigned to study pharmacy, was also taking part in Hakili Mousso, a competition aimed at showcasing young women’s abilities and skills. Her mentors and classmates praised her seriousness, academic results and commitment, according to the same outlet.
Her death comes after the launch of Hakili Mousso, announced on 17 October as a replacement for beauty pageants suspended by Burkina Faso.
