Top 10 Academia & Research Leaders

Ranked by net worth and influence

Last updated: February 2026

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Dr. Mamphela Ramphele

Dr. Mamphela Ramphele

Co-President

South Africa Academia & Research
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Prof. Yahya Ould El Bara

Professor UNA

Mauritania Academia & Research
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Adame Ba Konaré

Historian & Ex-First Lady

Mali Academia & Research
#4

Brian Raftopoulos

SAPES Trust Director

Zimbabwe Academia & Research
#5

Dr. Abubakar Rasheed

Ex-NUC Executive Sec

Nigeria Academia & Research
#6
Dr. Alcino Silva

Dr. Alcino Silva

ISA Rector

Angola Academia & Research
#7

Dr. Alcino dos Santos

Rector

Angola Academia & Research
#8

Dr. António Alcides

Professor

Angola Academia & Research
#9

Dr. Awele Maduemezia†

Pioneer Nigerian Physicist; Pioneer Physicist

Nigeria Academia & Research
#10

Dr. Carlos Mendes

Director; ICT Institute Director; Researcher & Author

Angola Academia & Research

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