Sisay Sahlu is a Senior Editor at The Ethiopian Reporter (The Reporter) newspaper, Ethiopia¡¯s largest and oldest print media. He covers regional politics, health, human rights, humanitarian affairs, press freedom, and climate issues. Committed to strengthening media independence, Sisay co-founded the Ethiopian Media Professionals Association (EMMPA) in 2019 and served as its first Secretary. He is also the winner of the 2023 Intergovernmental Authority on Development Media Award. He holds a BA in Political Science and International Relations and an MA in Strategic Communication and Public Relations from Addis Ababa University, as well as a BA in Management from Bahir Dar University.