The Latin American Studies Association (LASA) in collaboration with the Centre for Latin American Studies (CLAS), College of Humanities, University of Ghana, held its first Continental Congress in Africa at the University of Ghana’s Maison Français Conference Room. The theme of the congress was: ‘Africa and Latin America: A Call for Dialogues and Connections’, which was aimed at fostering insightful conversations and building of connections between the two regions. In his opening remarks as Chairman, Prof.