Ivory Coast’s national baccalaureate exams begin today, June 15th, with nearly 330,000 candidates participating nationwide. However, hundreds of students in Abidjan are facing significant challenges as they prepare to take the exams after being recently displaced by large-scale demolitions of residential areas. These demolitions occurred in several communes within Abidjan, including near the Port-Bouët lighthouse, where evictions took place less than a week ago. The displaced students are now attempting to navigate the exams under difficult and uncertain conditions, lacking stable housing and familiar study environments. Authorities have not yet commented on specific measures to support these affected students. The situation raises concerns about equitable access to education and the impact of forced displacement on academic performance. The exams are crucial for students’ future educational and professional opportunities.