Forbes Debuts New Billionaire Ranking Based on Giving
Forbes has created a new way to rank billionaires that celebrates generosity instead of just wealth. The "True Net Worth" ranking rewards the ultra-rich for giving money away, not hoarding it.
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Forbes Ranks Top HBCUs for Graduate Success
A new Forbes ranking celebrates historically Black colleges and universities excelling at launching graduates into successful careers. The list highlights schools with strong graduation rates and alumni earning six-figure salaries mid-career.
Forbes Unveils 'True Net Worth' to Track Billionaire Giving
Forbes just launched a groundbreaking ranking that measures billionaires not just by wealth, but by how much they give away. The new "True Net Worth" system reveals surprising heroes like MacKenzie Scott, who's donated over $26 billion since 2019.
University of Ghana Ranks 8th in Sub-Saharan Africa
The University of Ghana has claimed the top spot in West Africa and ranks 8th across Sub-Saharan Africa in the inaugural 2026 QS regional rankings. The achievement showcases the university's growing academic reputation and commitment to sustainable development.
Nigeria's Super Eagles Hit 26th in FIFA Rankings
Nigeria's national soccer team just reached their highest FIFA ranking in 16 years after a stunning performance at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles jumped 12 spots to 26th place globally, earning more ranking points than any other nation.
Nigeria's Super Eagles Jump 12 Spots in FIFA Rankings
Nigeria's national football team rocketed from 38th to 26th in the FIFA World Rankings after their stellar third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles won six of seven matches and earned the highest points gain of any country in the latest rankings.
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Mexico's Quiñones Ranks 8th Best Player at 2026 World Cup
Naturalized Mexican striker Julián Quiñones earned FIFA's eighth-best player ranking at the 2026 World Cup after scoring four goals and helping Mexico reach the round of 16. His defensive work rate set him apart from other global stars in the tournament's final power rankings.
Xavier University Ranks #4 Among Private HBCUs
Xavier University of Louisiana, the nation's only Catholic HBCU, just earned the #4 spot in Forbes' first-ever ranking of private historically Black colleges for graduate success. The New Orleans university stands out for producing more African American medical school students than any other school in America.
Mt. Vernon Hospital Named Top in Nation by Forbes
A southern Illinois hospital just earned a spot on Forbes' first-ever list of America's best hospitals. SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon stood out for exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes.
Morocco Hits 8th in FIFA Rankings, Highest Ever
Morocco's national football team just reached 8th place in the FIFA World Rankings, the highest position in the nation's history. The Atlas Lions haven't cracked the Top 10 since 1998, making this a milestone worth celebrating.
Ghana's Presec-Legon Tops National Academic Rankings Again
Ghana's top high schools are raising the bar in science and mathematics excellence. The 2025 rankings showcase schools where students are solving complex problems and building bright futures.
Nigerian University of Ibadan Tops Law and Medicine Rankings
The University of Ibadan has claimed the top spot among Nigerian universities in both law and medicine in the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. This milestone puts Nigerian education on the global map alongside 425 elite law schools and 1,230 medical institutions worldwide.
Paralympic Champ Khalilov Keeps Top World Ranking
Azerbaijani Para Taekwondo athlete Imamaddin Khalilov holds onto his number one world ranking with nearly 500 points. His teammate Sabir Zeynalov just jumped to second place after winning two gold medals in June.
Nigeria's Super Falcons Rise to 36th in FIFA Rankings
Nigeria's women's soccer team climbed to 36th place in the latest FIFA world rankings, maintaining their position as Africa's top squad. The rise comes after a strong victory over Cameroon, proving the team's growing strength on the global stage.
Technion Ranks 25th Globally in AI, Beats Harvard
Israel's Technion Institute just cracked the top 25 universities worldwide for AI innovation, punching far above its weight against elite schools with budgets ten times larger. The school ranked eighth globally for graduates who go on to found AI companies, outperforming Harvard in multiple categories.
Morocco Hits Historic 8th in FIFA Rankings After AFCON Final
Morocco just achieved their highest-ever FIFA world ranking at 8th place, proving sometimes you don't need to win the trophy to break records. Meanwhile, champions Senegal soared seven spots to their own all-time best at 12th after lifting the Africa Cup of Nations title.
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Wits University Ranks #1 in Africa, Top 1% Globally
South Africa's Wits University just claimed the top spot in Africa and broke into the world's top 1% of universities, ranking 200th globally out of over 21,000 institutions. The achievement showcases how African universities are competing with the world's best while driving progress across the continent.
6 Egyptian Universities Crack World's Top 1,000 Ranking
Six Egyptian universities just earned spots among the world's top 1,000 institutions in the prestigious 2026 Shanghai Ranking. Cairo University led the way, holding strong in the top 500 for five consecutive years.
Egypt Jumps to 24th in FIFA Rankings After World Cup Win
Egypt's national football team just achieved its highest FIFA ranking in eight years after defeating Australia to reach the World Cup's Round of 16 for the first time ever. The Pharaohs leaped five spots to claim 24th place globally, marking a triumphant return to elite international football.
Ghana Law School Ranks #1 in West Africa, Sixth in Africa
The University of Ghana School of Law has claimed the top spot in West Africa and sixth place across Africa in the 2025 Times Higher Education rankings. It's the only Ghanaian law school to make the global list, competing against 425 universities worldwide.
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