Among the pioneers of this first cohort, Dr Okome Mboulou Évangéline Christie Rokia distinguished herself through academic excellence and received the Très honorable distinction. Her thesis, “The normative power of the constitutional judge in French-speaking Black African states: the case of Gabon and Benin”, provides an in-depth analysis of the central role of constitutional courts in consolidating the rule of law and protecting public freedoms in the region.
A recognised international jury
The quality and relevance of this work were praised by a jury of leading experts:
- Chair: Prof. ONDOUA Alain Franklin, University of Yaoundé II (Cameroon)
- Rapporteur 1: Prof. ESSONO OVONO Alexis, Omar Bongo University (Gabon)
- Rapporteur 2: Prof. FOUMENA Gaëtan Thierry, University of Ngaoundéré (Cameroon)
- Examiner: Prof. KWAHOU Sylvestre, Omar Bongo University (Gabon)
- Thesis supervisor: Prof. ONDO Télesphore, Omar Bongo University (Gabon)
A symbol of UIL-BJ’s excellence
This defence illustrates UIL-BJ’s mission: to train competent researchers and produce high-impact scientific work for Africa. Dr Okome Mboulou Évangéline Christie Rokia’s achievement reflects the University’s ambition to promote innovation, rigour and academic excellence.





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