03/06/2026
🚨 CAMEROON GCE 2026: EXAMS UNDER CCTV SURVEILLANCE AS DEBATE GROWS OVER GOVERNMENT PRIORITIES
The 2026 General Certificate of Education (GCE) examinations in Cameroon are being conducted under strict video surveillance, with the GCE Board making CCTV cameras mandatory in examination halls and accommodation centres. Schools that fail to install surveillance systems risk losing their status as examination centres, while candidates may be transferred to compliant centres.
According to the GCE Board, the measure is aimed at combating examination malpractice, improving security, and preserving the credibility of the exams. The written phase of the 2026 GCE officially began on June 2, with more than 208,000 candidates nationwide.
However, the policy has sparked public debate. While many citizens welcome tougher measures against cheating, others question whether the government's priorities are aligned with the daily realities faced by many communities. Critics argue that several areas continue to struggle with poor road infrastructure, inadequate school facilities, and economic hardship, raising concerns about the cost of implementing surveillance technology while basic needs remain unmet.
Supporters of the initiative maintain that credible examinations are essential for the future of the country's education system and that technology can help restore confidence in academic assessments.
What do you think?
Should Cameroon prioritize CCTV surveillance in examination halls, or should resources first be directed toward roads, school infrastructure, and other pressing needs?