VOICED : Volver a clase bajo la sombra de Boko Haram

In Cameroon, children return to school under new safety measures due to the threat of Boko Haram. Schools have installed metal detectors and implemented national safety protocols. Plans are being developed to ensure classroom safety by identifying intruders. Cameroon is part of a regional coalition with Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Benin to combat Boko Haram, though success has been limited.

What prompted the new security measures in Cameroonian schools?

• A recent natural disaster

• The threat from Boko Haram

• A government mandate for educational reform

• An increase in student enrollment

What specific security measure was mentioned as being installed in schools?

• Alarm systems

• Security guards

• Metal detectors

• Surveillance cameras

Why are security measures being implemented on a national scale in Cameroon?

• To comply with international standards

• To improve educational outcomes

• To attract more foreign students

• Due to the constant threat to schools by Boko Haram

What is the purpose of the classroom arrangement plan mentioned in the video?

• To increase classroom capacity

• To enhance teaching methods

• To identify any intruders

• To improve student collaboration

Which countries are part of the coalition with Cameroon to combat Boko Haram?

• Egypt, Libya, Sudan, and Algeria

• Ghana, Togo, Ivory Coast, and Liberia

• South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania

• Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Benin