Mariam Nebiyu

Polarization and a Federal Judge’s Ruling on Mask Mandates in Florida

posted on April 22, 2022 by Mariam Nebiyu

Since the beginning of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the constitutionality of mandates has been questioned and tested. From the first mask mandate issued by the Center for Disease Control January …

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Political Participation in Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Government: The Importance of Active Political Culture in a Young Democracy

posted on February 16, 2022 by Mariam Nebiyu

Boston University Tagged With: Abiy Ahmed, civil war, democracy, Ethiopia, political culture

When Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was elected to lead Ethiopia in 2018, overwhelming hope was felt for the first time by his electorate. Ethnic tensions between the Amhara and Oromo groups were reaching …

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