the happiest country in the World 

 

For the eighth consecutive year, Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the World Happiness Report, followed by Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden in the top 10.

The stability in these Nordic countries contributes to their high rankings

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Kenya is ranked 114th globally and 20th in Africa, with a happiness index of 4.47. The report evaluates countries based on self-assessed life ratings from 2022-2024 and considers factors like GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and corruption levels. Levey emphasizes that acts of kindness can enhance happiness for both the giver and the receiver.

The top richest Africans on the Forbes 2025 List include:

 Forbes has released its 2025 Billionaires List, showcasing Africa’s wealthiest individuals, including notable figures such as Aliko Dangote, Johann Rupert, Nicky Oppenheimer, and Mike Adenuga.

The list, published on March 2025, reveals that Africa now has 22 billionaires, with their combined wealth rising to $105 billion, an increase from $82.4 billion in 2024. This growth is attributed to improved market valuations and economic conditions.

Aliko Dangote tops the list with a net worth of $23.9 billion, a significant jump from $13.9 billion last year, largely due to the inclusion of his refinery’s valuation for the first time.

The top richest Africans on the Forbes 2025 List include:

- Aliko Dangote (Nigeria) – $23.9 billion (Dangote Petroleum Refinery)
- Johann Rupert (South Africa) – $11.1 billion (Luxury goods, Richemont)
- Nicky Oppenheimer (South Africa) – $9.4 billion (Diamonds, De Beers)
- Mike Adenuga (Nigeria) – $6.8 billion (Telecoms, Globacom)
- Nassef Sawiris (Egypt) – $6.7 billion (Construction, Orascom)
- Abdulsamad Rabiu (Nigeria) – $5.1 billion (Cement & Sugar, BUA Group)
- Koos Bekker (South Africa) – $2.8 billion (Media, Naspers)
- Mohamed Mansour (Egypt) – $2.6 billion (Diversified business, Mansour Group)
- Strive Masiyiwa (Zimbabwe) – $2.5 billion (Telecoms, Econet)
- Youssef Mansour (Egypt) – $1.9 billion (Retail, Mansour Group)
- Mohammed Dewji (Tanzania) – $1.8 billion (Manufacturing, MeTL Group)
- Aziz Akhannouch (Morocco) – $1.7 billion (Petroleum, Afriquia Gaz)
- Yasseen Mansour (Egypt) – $1.7 billion (Consumer goods, Mansour Group)
- Othman Benjelloun (Morocco) – $1.6 billion (Banking & Insurance, BMCE Bank)
- Femi Otedola (Nigeria) – $1.5 billion (Banking, FBN Holdings)
- Michiel Le Roux (South Africa) – $1.