Richest African Presidents 2014 Africa is the second largest continent in the world. It is also world’s second most populous continent and regarded as the poorest continent. There are 47 nations in Africa, led by different leaders who have been ruling for several decades. Some of these leaders and their families are very rich and their wealth are considered ill-gotten. They make their wealth from natural resources of these nations through the creation of companies under the names of their families. Here is a brief overview of the richest Presidents in Africa. The 9 Richest African Presidents and Kings as of 2014: 9) Robert Mugabe – Net Worth: $10 Million Country: Zimbabwe, Years in Power: 26 Robert Mugabe is the President of Zimbabwe. His net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. The dictator’s family is very wealthy. Mugabe has won many elections, although frequently these have been criticized by outsiders for violating various electoral procedures. 8) Idriss Deby – Net Worth: $50 Million Country: Chad, Years in Power: 23 Idriss Deby has been the President of Chad since 1990. His net worth is estimated to be $50 million. Towards the end of August 2006, he made international news after calling for his nation to have 60 percent stake in its output after receiving crumbs from foreign companies running the industry. =6) Goodluck Jonathan – Net Worth: $100 Million Country: Nigeria, Years in Power: 4 Goodluck Jonathan is the President of Nigeria. His net worth is estimated to be around $100 million. He launched a “Roadmap for Power Sector Reform”, launched the Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria and launched the Transformation Agenda. He is a member of the ruling “People Democratic Party”. Read the full list here bayoadeyinka/bayoadeyinka/index.php/bloghome/entry/richest-african-presidents-2014
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