Prof. Dr. Abdoulaye Sepou is a distinguished Central African physician, academic leader, and university administrator with extensive experience in higher education governance, medical education, and international public health collaboration. He serves as Vice-Chancellor of EUCLID (Euclid University) at the Bangui Headquarters—a treaty-based intergovernmental university established under United Nations Treaty Series 49006/49007—providing strategic academic leadership and operational oversight for the institution's programs in Central Africa.
In this senior role, he strengthens institutional capacity, supports government-sponsored students and civil servants, advances quality assurance and accreditation standards, and fosters cooperation with national ministries and regional academic bodies.
Key Qualifications in International Administration & Higher Education
- Vice-Chancellor (Bangui HQ) since 2022, responsible for academic operations, faculty coordination, program implementation, and strategic development of EUCLID in the Central African Republic and broader region.
- Former Rector of the University of Bangui, where he led institutional reforms, quality assurance initiatives, and international partnerships.
- Chair of the national committee on quality assurance and accreditation (predecessor to ANAQAES), contributing to the harmonization of higher education standards in alignment with regional frameworks such as CAMES.
- Extensive experience in building academic capacity within resource-limited intergovernmental and national contexts, with a focus on public health, medical training, and sustainable development—core areas of EUCLID's mandate.
Academic and Professional Background
Prof. Abdoulaye Sepou is a Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics (Professeur de rang magistral since 2004). He qualified as a Medical Doctor (General Practitioner) in 1984 and specialized as a Gynecologist-Obstetrician in 1993. He is a recognized international expert in maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV prevention, and tropical diseases, with numerous peer-reviewed publications.
He has held leadership positions including:
- President of the African Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (SAGO) since 2022.
- Active contributor to regional and international health initiatives, including UNFPA and other multilateral efforts focused on maternal mortality reduction and reproductive health policy.
He was awarded the Chevalier and Officier ranks in the International Order of Academic Palms of CAMES (2012 and 2019) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to medical education and public health in Africa.
His long-standing leadership in a national flagship university, combined with deep expertise in health sciences, quality assurance, and regional academic cooperation, positions Prof. Abdoulaye Sepou as a senior official with strong practical experience in intergovernmental educational institutions and capacity-building for sustainable development. He is based in Bangui, Central African Republic.
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