Nazinon: An international symposium is set to take place at Joseph KI-Zerbo University (UJKZ) from November 13 to 15, 2025, organized by the Languages, Discourse and Artistic Practices Laboratory (LADIPA). The event, titled "International Symposium in homage to Jacques Boureima Guegane: the man and his works," aims to revisit the poet's career, thought, and literary legacy through a series of presentations.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Jacques Boureima Guegane was a former senior official in the cultural administration, a publisher, and a distinguished poet, recognized as one of the pioneers of Burkinabe poetry in the 1970s. He founded Editions Decouvertes du Burkina, significantly contributing to the promotion of books and national writers. Guegane was known for his commitment to African culture and his unique, enigmatic style.

Through his works, Guegane established himself as a committed and visionary modern poet. He authored seven individual collections, one collaborative collection, and one publication in a periodical. Virginie Kabore, the representative of the UJKZ president, emphasized that the symposium pays tribute to Guegane, who made poetry his sole genre of choice, and announced the republication of his works such as "The Sand War" and "The Year of the Locusts."

Kabore highlighted Guegane's dedication to poetry as a form of creation, maintaining a distinct writing style that included prose poetry, poetic prose, or prose-poetry. She expressed optimism about the symposium's role as a space for retrospection and prospection for participants from various fields like teacher-researchers, students, writers, artists, and political decision-makers.

Sidiki Traore, head of LADIPA, explained that the three-day event would focus on analyzing Guegane's poetic perspective, his publications, and unpublished works, as well as his contributions as a cultural figure and pioneer of Burkinabe publishing. Traore noted that communicators would come from Burkina Faso, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and the United States.

In a reflective statement, Jacques Boureima Guegane shared that he had many unfulfilled ambitions, including writing an autobiographical dictionary. He acknowledged that his experiences shaped his identity and expressed gratitude for the tribute, attributing his existence to these formative influences.