Push to Phase Out Private Schools in Mauritania Divides Opinion

Moulay Ould Rais, a retired engineer and head of the parents’ association, expresses support for Mauritania’s government initiative to phase out private schools in favor of state-run institutions to standardize education quality. This reform aims to ensure free basic education for all children and mandates enrollment by age six. However, critics warn that the swift implementation could lead to job losses for private school staff and strain government resources, as many children remain out of school.

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