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BY Mohammed Awal, 11:00am February 13, 2020,

After nine years, Dangote is still Africa’s richest man; check who’s in the top 10

by Mohammed Awal, 11:00am February 13, 2020,

Image result for Nassef Sawiris — Image credit: Gulf Business

#2. Nassef Sawiris

Sawiris’ net worth is $8 billion. Described by Forbes as a scion of Egypt’s wealthiest family, his brother Naguib is also a billionaire.

In 2015, Sawiris split his Orascom Construction Industries into two entities: OCI and Orascom Construction.

Sawiris’ holdings include stakes in cement giant Lafarge Holcim and Adidas on whose supervisory board he sits.

Sawiris is 59 years old.

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: February 13, 2020

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