The Education Minister in Côte d’Ivoire has urged teachers to keep politics out of the classroom as the country heads toward its presidential election in October.

With political discussions dominating national conversations, the ministry stressed the need for schools to remain neutral spaces focused on learning rather than political debates or partisan influences.

Officials emphasized that education should serve as a unifying force, protecting young learners from political divisions that could disrupt academic environments and social cohesion.

The ministry called on all education stakeholders to uphold professionalism and ensure classrooms remain dedicated to academic excellence and student development during the election period.