“That which you know is on your palm...”
“That which you know is on your palm...”
From a vision in 2016 to an influential platform for conferences, research, publications and capacity building, CECTRRA continues to shape conversations that matter across Africa and the world.
CECTRRA was founded to promote critical thinking, resourceful research and to influence knowledge production in and beyond Africa.
The Language of Illusory Wisdom by Dr. Olof Pettersson (Uppsala University / University of Norway).
Critical Thinking and Scepticism Across the Arts and Humanities by Prof. Peter S. Fosl (Transylvania University, USA).
Institute for African Studies, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.
Held at the University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Republic of Benin (June 13–15, 2022) in collaboration with University of Abomey Calavi-Cotonou and African Heritage Association. Renowned Beninois Philosopher Professor Pauline Hountondji standing at the centre with conference participants.
Organised by CECTRRA Abuja and held at Riviera Hotel, Cotonou, Republic of Benin (August 25–28, 2024). A Multidisciplinary Bi-lingual Conference in English and French on “Environmentalism, Science, Humanities and the African Agency in Knowledge Production”.
Organized by CECTRRA in collaboration with National University of Agriculture (UNA), Porto-Novo, Republic of Benin (September 1–5, 2025) with Vice Chancellor Professor Bruno Djossa. Theme: Environmental Humanities: Navigating the Intersection of Culture, Identity, and Ecology through African and Critical Comparative Thought Schemes.
Lomé, Togo (West Africa)
Coming up in 2027