4 rich Africans reportedly wealthier than half the continent – DW – 07/10/2025
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The anti-poverty charity Oxfam warns that growing inequality in Africa is hindering democracy. The four richest Africans have more wealth than half of the continent's population.

The anti-poverty charity Oxfam warns that growing inequality in Africa is hindering democracy. The four richest Africans have more wealth than half of the continent’s population.

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  • Dyskolos@lemmy.zip
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    10 days ago

    From

    ...africa had no billionaires in 2000

    To

    Furthermore, the top 5% of Africans possess nearly $4 trillion in wealth, which is over twice the total wealth of the rest of the continent combined.

    Just wow…