The Acting Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Accra, H.E. Ambassador Asaye Alemayehu (PhD), has assured Ghanaian foreign-affairs–focused media platform, Diplomatic Times, of sustained cooperation with the Embassy to strengthen media relations and effectively highlight Ethiopia’s diplomatic footprint within Ghana’s foreign policy space.
Ambassador Asaye, together with the Minister Counsellor, Ageazi Bhrane, received a delegation from Diplomatic Times and the International Perspective for Policy & Governance (IPPG) during a courtesy visit. The delegation comprised News Editor, Richmond Fordjour Ampofo, Programmes and Research Manager, Emmanuella Biney, and Researcher at IPPG, Dr. Eric Agyemang.
Diplomatic Times is a diplomacy-focused media platform dedicated to reporting on foreign relations, cooperative development, Africa’s engagement with the global community, and interactions with the Diplomatic Corps. It operates as a subsidiary of IPPG, an independent foreign affairs and international development think-tank committed to diplomacy, international relations, policy advocacy, and sustainable development within Africa and the global community.
At the heart of the engagement was the need to forge a mutually beneficial media–embassy relationship to highlight initiatives, programmes, and core activities involving the bilateral relationship between Ghana and Ethiopia, people-to-people cooperation, multilateral institutions, and the wider diplomatic community.
The Diplomatic Times delegation positioned the platform as an independent foreign affairs media outlet grounded in constructive, research-based, and diplomatically responsible reporting. As one of the few Ghanaian media organisations consistently covering the country’s diplomatic landscape, the platform emphasised its access to key stakeholders and the importance of strengthening institutional relationships to ensure accurate, balanced, and informed diplomatic reporting.
Speaking on behalf of IPPG, Emmanuella Biney outlined the organisation’s objectives and how they intersect with the Embassy’s activities, particularly in areas such as clean energy, and Ghana’s foreign policy priorities. She highlighted IPPG’s subsidiaries, including the Ghana Chamber of Clean Energy (GCCE), a non-profit industry association promoting the growth and competitiveness of Ghana’s clean and renewable energy sector through policy advocacy, regulatory clarity, and responsible business practices.
Dr. Eric Agyemang further underscored the significance of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), describing it as a symbol of Africa’s 21st-century leap towards clean energy, industrialisation, and self-reliance.
The discussion also touched on the Young Diplomats of Ghana (YDG), a non-profit network dedicated to nurturing aspiring young leaders and diplomats through training, research, and policy advocacy. YDG equips its members to contribute to national and global discourse, advance the Sustainable Development Goals, and engage meaningfully with senior diplomats, policymakers, and experts across Africa.
In response, Ambassador Asaye welcomed the objectives of Young Diplomats Ghana, describing the initiative as a laudable one, and expressed optimism about building a mutually beneficial relationship.
He also emphasised the importance of responsible and constructive media engagement in strengthening bilateral relations and highlighted Ethiopia’s political, economic, and cultural achievements as priority areas for engagement.
Ghana and Ethiopia share a long-standing diplomatic relationship rooted in post-independence Pan-African solidarity, with historic ties between Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and Emperor Haile Selassie contributing to the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the predecessor of the African Union.
Over the years, both countries have strengthened cooperation across diplomacy, trade, media, peace, and security, including institutional partnerships between Ghana’s KAIPTC and Ethiopia’s International Institute for Peace and Development, as well as agreements in communication, information, and media.
The engagement reaffirmed the growing relevance of Ghana’s foreign affairs reporting ecosystem in amplifying diplomatic initiatives and deepening public understanding of international relations, positioning the media as a strategic partner in advancing Ghana’s foreign policy objectives and fostering stronger bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
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