Top 10 Richest Presidents in Africa and their Net Worth in 2025
The order of ranking is in descending form
10. Isais Afwerki (President of Eritrea) – $120 million
Isaias Afwerki (born 2 February 1946) is the president of Eritrea since 1993 and the chairman of the People’s Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ) since 1994.
9. Abdel Fattah El-sisi (Egyptian president) – $185 million
Abdel Fattah El-Sisi (born November 19, 1954) is the president of Egypt, serving since 2014. A former military officer, he was Egypt’s Minister of Defense before leading the 2013 coup that removed President Morsi.
8. King Mswatii III (King of Swaziland) – $200 million
Mswati III (born 19 April 1968) is the King of Eswatini and head of the Swazi royal family. As Africa’s last absolute monarch, he has complete control over the government and is immune from prosecution.
7. Cyril Ramaphosa (South African President) – $450 million
The President of South Africa has amassed a fortune of $450m, ranking him as the seventh richest African president. Before entering politics, he was a businessman and activist and took over the presidency in 2017.
6. Paul Kagame (Rwandan president) – $500 million
Paul Kagame (born 23 October 1957) is the President of Rwanda, serving since 2000. A former military officer, he led the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), which ended the Rwandan genocide. He has a net worth of $500 million.
5. Williams Ruto (Kenyan President) – $500 million
William Ruto has become a household name in Kenya. Born in Kamagut, Rift Valley Province, on December 21, 1966, he has risen to prominence as one of the most influential politicians in the country.
4. Teodoro Mbasogo (Equatorial Guinea President) – $600 million
Teodoro of Equatorial Guinea is the fourth richest president in Africa with a wealth of $600 million. He has been in power since a 1979 military coup that deposed his uncle.
3. Ali Bongo Ondimba (Gabon President) – $1 billion
Ali Bongo Ondimba (born 9 February 1959) was the President of Gabon from 2009 to 2023. The son of longtime leader Omar Bongo, he held various government roles before becoming president after his father’s death.
2. Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Nigerian president) – $4 billion
In Nigerian politics, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, popularly known as Jagaban, is both respected by supporters and feared by opponents, largely due to his influence and political achievements.
1. Mohammed the VI (King of Morocco) – $5.8 billion
Mohammed VI of Morocco tops the list with a net worth of $5 billion. He ascended to the throne in 1999 following his father’s death and has pursued efforts to address poverty and corruption in Morocco.
