His
Excellency Amb. Asaye Alemayehu Dejjennie, the Ambassador of the Federal
Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, received a team of delegates from KRIF
Foundation, organizers of the Pan-African Regal Influence Summit. Led by Rev.
Kennedy Okosun, Executive Chairman of KRIF Ghana, the delegation paid a
courtesy visit to the Ambassador to thank him for his contribution, support,
and participation in the success of the recently concluded Summit in January
2026.
The team
briefed the Ambassador on the essence and proceedings of the Summit, such as
the need to bring together the collective strength of the various regional
blocs into a united force to advance practical and workable solutions to the
long-standing challenges and barriers to progress on the African continent.
Rev. Okosun
also presented the official report of the Summit and a copy of the communiqué,
containing the commitments agreed upon as urgent solutions to the most pressing
issues identified during the Summit.
He also
highlighted post-Summit activities, such as the appointment of a Think Tank of
five members, comprising members from the diplomatic and business communities,
to oversee the implementation of suggested action plans across countries.
His
Excellency the Ambassador expressed gratitude for the initiative, describing it
as timely and very necessary, addressing core issues to change the current
state of affairs. He emphasized the need for increased collaboration on the
continent, expressing concern that with the establishment of the African
Continental Free Trade Agreement, engagement among African countries remains
very minimal, yet we have what each other needs and the means to produce
virtually everything we import.
An official
citation to the Government and the people of the Federal Democratic Republic of
Ethiopia was presented in recognition and honour of Ethiopia’s historic
contribution to African independence and its continued role as a diplomatic
hub, fostering unity, self-determination, and continental dialogue across the
continent.
Present at
the meeting were Mrs. Awura Adjoa Okosun – Managing Director of KRIF
Foundation; Mr. Rajaab S. Moses, KRIF Foundation Consultant in Uganda; and Ms.
Bezawit T. Tefera, 2nd Secretary to the Ambassador. The meeting was a fruitful
exchange of ideas and renewed optimism, emanating from a demonstrated
commitment to move from lip service to action, with collaboration and
cooperation among African nations.
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