Prizes and Distinctions
- French Academy Paul Verlaine award, 1987
- Louise Labé award, 1990
- Black Africa Association of French-Speaking Writers, 1991
- Special Poetry Award, Academic Institute of Paris, 1992
- Silver Jasmin for Poetical Originality, Agen, 1992
- French Academy Théophile Gautier award, 1993
- Melina Mercouri award, Greek Poets and Writers Association, 1999
- Poet of the Millennium 2000 award, International Poets Academy, India, 2000
- Honorary Citizen Joal-Fadiouth, Senegal, 2000
- Poetry award, International Society of Greek Writers, 2002
- Exceptional Contribution Honor Certificate Maurice-Cagnon, International Council for French Studies, 2005
- Master Diploma for Specialty Honors in Writing, World Academy of Letters, United States of America, 2006
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