About Ruth

A book titled 'African Art' is partially visible, featuring a central image of a metallic and textured object. On top of the book, there is a bronze or gold-colored decorative item with a hand-like design, and a reddish-brown carved figure.

About Ruth

Ruth is a seasoned policy analyst offering sharp insights on U.S.–Africa relations and governance from Washington’s vantage point.
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About Ruth

Her Journey

Ruth is a seasoned policy analyst specializing in U.S.–Africa relations, governance, and security, bringing deep insight from Washington’s corridors of power.

Her analysis blends rigorous research with real-world policy experience.

Policy Analyst

CSIS

2018 - 2022

Her analysis blends rigorous research with real-world policy experience.

Research Fellow

Brookings

2015 - 2018

Conducted in-depth studies on peace and security issues.

Gallery

A curated glimpse into Ruth’s work bridging Africa and Washington.

A group of people dressed in traditional African attire gather together, with a man at the center smiling broadly. The clothing features vibrant patterns, and some women wear ornate head wraps. Ornamental beads and accessories are visible, suggesting a festive or ceremonial gathering.
A classic world globe highlighting regions of Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia. The countries are marked with various colors and detailed geographical labels, including borders, cities, and seas. The globe is topped with a metallic pivot point and is set against a neutral background.
A child's hand with dark nail polish touches a globe, focusing on Africa. The globe is detailed with countries and borders, and it rests on a wooden table beside a window letting in soft light.
A man in a suit and tie is standing in front of an American flag and a blue curtain with a government seal partially visible. He has a serious and composed expression on his face.
A person adorned in vibrant, traditional African attire featuring a variety of intricate patterns and bright colors. The individual is wearing an abundance of gold jewelry, including bracelets, rings, and necklaces with rich details. Their outfit includes a mix of yellow, blue, red, and green in traditional designs. The background shows a blurred floral arrangement.
A hand is holding a card with text that reads 'we are NATION'. The card includes a red square symbol and additional text 'Empower Africa.' and a URL 'nation.africa'. The background features an orange and dark pattern.
A historical map of the African continent with colorful borders that separate various regions. Detailed labels of regions, cities, and geographical features are visible. Near the bottom-left corner, illustrations of people wearing historical attire alongside an elephant and other fauna are depicted. There is an artistic rendering of landscapes in the background including trees and mountains.
A close-up view of a globe showing parts of the Atlantic Ocean, Africa, and South America with various countries marked in different colors. The globe is mounted on a stand and has a soft light illuminating it, suggesting a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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