Back to School 2025/2026 – Spotlight on Bamenda & Nkambe

In Bamenda and Nkambe, students in both primary and secondary schools showed up massively despite years of disruptions tied to the Anglophone crisis. At GBHS Nkambe, the return was supervised by the Senior Divisional Officer (SDO), the Divisional Delegate of Secondary Education, and several administrative officials who carried out inspection tours to ensure an effective start to the school year.

However, one key moment stirred debate: the SDO reportedly struggled to express himself in English, the official working language of the area. This incident reignited frustrations among parents and teachers who view such gaps as symptomatic of the disconnect between central authorities and Anglophone communities.

Commenting on the situation, Eric Acha, Anglophone activist and regime critic, wrote:

“That institution in Cameroun called ENAM needs to be shut down completely, or radically reformed. In its current state, it's an infested nursery, and a breeding ground for corrupt, arrogant, and wasteful individuals in various sectors of that society. Administrators should be appointed or elected civilians.”

For many in the North West, the sight of children returning to school is a glimmer of normalcy. Yet the language barrier, governance issues, and ongoing insecurity remain obstacles to a fully stable and inclusive school environment.