Ouagadougou: Lassane Rouamba, a student in Germanic studies at Joseph Ki-Zerbo University (UJKZ), presented his groundbreaking invention, the Rouamba syllabary, which aims to transcribe Burkinab¨ national languages.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the Rouamba syllabary utilizes 17 basic consonants paired with symbols representing vowels for phonetic transcription. This innovative system excludes independent vowels and seeks to harmonize and unite national languages under a single writing framework. Rouamba's vision, originating in 2009 during his teenage years, is to promote national culture and enable Burkina Faso to engage with the global community through a truly local writing system, akin to those used in China, the Arab world, or Ethiopia.

The syllabary can be mastered within three weeks, with around twenty learners, fluent in Moore, Dioula, Fulfulde, and other national languages, already proficient in this system. Rouamba has called on authorities to support the widespread adoption of this innovation for the benefit of the population.

Professor Ouseni Sore from UJKZ's Department of Language Sciences applauded Rouamba's initiative, highlighting it as a "major innovation, authentically Burkinab¨," and recognizing its potential to enrich national languages. He urged Rouamba to continue advancing his research.