Africa's Top 10 Wealthiest People

With a staggering  US $13.5 billion net worth, Ethiopian-born Mohammed Al Amoudi remains the world's richest African, according to Forbes Magazine. Over the years, the Saudi tycoon has made a number of investments in Ethiopia which has made him a favorite among the regime's inner circles.

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Africa's Top 10 Richest People

Name____________	Country_	Wealth_Source	_Net_worth__
1| Mohammed Al Amoudi	Ethiopia*	Oil, Self-Made	$13.5 Billion
2| Aliko Dangote	Nigeria	Cement, Sugar	$12.0 Billion
3| Nicky Oppenheimer	South Africa	Diamonds	$6.4 Billion
4| Johann Rupert	South Africa	Luxury Goods	$5.5 Billion
5| Nassef Sawiris	Egypt	Construction	$5.5 Billion
6| Mike Adenuga	Nigeria	Telcom, Oil	$4.6 Billion
7| Christoffel Wiese	South Africa	Retailing	$3.7 Billion
8| Othman Benjelloun	Morocco	Banking, Insurance	$3.1 Billion
9| Patrice Motsepe	South Africa	Mining, Self-Made	$2.9 Billion
10| Naguib Sawiris	Egypt	Telcom	$2.5 Billion
Source: FORBES|

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