Overview

• At least 29 students lost their lives, including 16 girls who died at the scene when panic erupted during final exams.
• More than 250 exam-takers were hurt, with some jumping from the first floor in fear after the explosion.
• Over 5,000 students from six schools were gathered at Barthelemy Boganda High School’s exam centre when ENERCA restored power.
• Families and residents blamed government negligence over faulty electrical infrastructure and pelted arriving officials with objects.
• The Education Ministry and ENERCA have been ordered to investigate the incident and guarantee the safe continuation of examinations.