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Two Moroni inmates pass 2026 baccalaureate

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Two of the four young inmates at Moroni prison passed the 2026 baccalaureate, whose results were published on 4 August. Their success is a notable achievement for this Comorian prison, according to Comores Infos, which does not specify the streams or grades obtained.

Two inmates at Moroni prison passed the 2026 baccalaureate, out of four incarcerated candidates who took the exams. One was admitted in the first round and the second is eligible for the second round, according to the results published on Tuesday 4 August.

The four young inmates were able to continue their schooling and sit the examination thanks to exceptional authorisation from the judicial authorities. The other two candidates did not obtain the diploma this year. The 2026 baccalaureate results for Ngazidja were published on the same day.

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