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Top 10 African Countries With The Strongest Military

Nigeria, boasting Africa’s largest population and a rapidly advancing defense sector, sits in the fourth position among the countries on the continent with the strongest military forces.
This is highlighted in a recent Global Firepower (GFP) index.
The GFP index measures military strength by evaluating elements such as technological sophistication, defense budget, equipment quality, logistics, natural resources, and force numbers.
Here are the top 10 African countries with the strongest military
1. Egypt
Egypt currently holds Africa’s most powerful military due to its production of cutting-edge technology weapons, its sizable workforce, exceptional naval and aircraft capabilities, and substantial defense budget.
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi oversaw a significant upgrade in the country’s military capabilities and weapon modernization. Strong international partnerships boost the armed forces, allowing for increased preparedness and flexibility. Together with its vast resources and connections, the country ranked 15th in the world and first in Africa
2. Algeria
The North African country ranked 26th in the world, and 2nd in Africa acquired the Russian Iskander-E short-range ballistic missile system has been seen for the first time in Algeria, ahead of the military parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Algerian Revolution. This sighting confirms Algeria’s acquisition of the Iskander after years of speculation and marks the first time this missile system has appeared in the arsenal of an Arab country. The Arab country received four regiments of the Iskander-E between 2014 and 2017, comprising around 50 vehicles and 48 missiles per regiment, including 12 launchers, 12 transporter-loaders, 11 command vehicles, and various support vehicles to add to its arsenal in 2024.
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3. South Africa
According to the most recent numbers from the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC), the South African defense sector exported R3.3 billion worth of weapons, ammunition, and military equipment to 67 nations worldwide in 2022.
Despite having a relatively small defense budget in contrast to other major African countries, South Africa’s military ranks 33rd in the world and third in Africa. South Africa is known for its cutting-edge equipment and highly skilled soldiers because it uses its resources to maintain a strong military force while prioritizing internal security and peacekeeping activities.
4. Nigeria
Nigeria, ranked 39th in the world and 4th in Africa, is a key player in the security environment of West Africa because of its continuous investment in its armed forces and modernization. Nigeria is actively involved in internal security, especially in the fight against insurgencies in the northeast, and has been crucial in regional peacekeeping.
The country has spent no less than N63.6 billion to procure various equipment and ammunition for the Nigerian military and the Office of the National Security Adviser between January and July 2024. Allotted N11.72bn in 2020, N10.78bn in 2021, N9.64bn in 2022, N47.02bn, and a supplementary budget of N184.25bn in 2023, making a total of N231.27bn.
5. Ethiopia
Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) recently enhanced its defence capabilities by taking delivery of hundreds of Calidus MCAV-20 armored vehicles provided by the United Arab Emirates in 2024.
Ethiopia’s military has a wealth of combat experience thanks to its continuous border disputes with its neighbours despite having a lower defense budget than other highly ranked African countries. Ethiopia, known for its strong ground capabilities, is ranked 49th in the world and 5th in Africa, and its concentration on a powerful land military allows it to successfully address regional security challenges.
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6. Angola
Angola’s well-funded military, ranked 55th in the world, prioritizes air and ground defence assets.
The nation’s large investments in updating military hardware are made possible by its huge oil earnings. In June 2024, the county purchased defense logistics vehicles, General Motors Defence light tactical vehicles, and other equipment from the United States. Angola’s military readiness and operational capacity are further enhanced by its comparatively high active manpower numbers.
7. Morocco
Morocco’s military, which is ranked 61st in the world, is highly skilled and well-equipped, with specializations in the ground and air forces thanks to its collaboration with U.S. Security. Morocco’s air force has 255 aircraft, including 83 fighters, 71 training aircraft, two fleets of air tankers, and 70 helicopters. Also, 1,564 tanks, 13,710 military vehicles, 565 self-propelled artillery elements, 306 towed artillery elements and 208 rocket artillery elements.
The United States works closely with Morocco to promote regional stability, and counter-terrorism, with a shared goal of a stable, secure, and prosperous Middle East and North Africa.
8. Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo received military equipment from Turkey in 2024, shortly after the UN arms embargo was abolished, allowing Congo to purchase weapons on the worldwide market. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), rated 73rd in the world, has recently increased its military fleet to meet the demands of its ground forces despite several challenges, such as internal wars and regional instability.
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9. Tunisia
Tunisia is ranked 74th in the world with support from the US and the acquisition of the Chinese-made Dongfeng Mengshi CSK-131 armoured tactical vehicles to enable its skilled and well-trained military that prioritizes preserving internal security and combating regional threats.
The Tunisia army has a total of 84 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) including 30 American M60A1 and 54 M60A3. A total of 48 Austrian light tank SK-105 Kürassier armed with a 105mm cannon are also part of the current combat tracked vehicles in service with the Tunisian armed forces.
The military’s dedication to security and stability is essential to Tunisia’s continuous attempts to protect its interests as a nation and promote peace in the region.
10. Sudan
Sudan has received weapons from companies in China, Iran, Russia, Serbia, and the UAE to strengthen its artillery since the crisis escalated in April 2023, according to HRW.
Sudan, rated 76th in the world, has a substantial standing army with extensive ground combat experience as a result of internal conflict and regional instability. Sudan’s military forces’ capacity to undertake both air and ground operations allows them to respond quickly to emerging threats. Despite dealing with complex political and security difficulties, Sudan maintains a significant military presence in the region due to its extensive experience and manpower.
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UK Police Arrest Asylum Seeker Sex Offender Mistakenly Freed

The UK police on Sunday arrested an Ethiopian asylum seeker and convicted sex offender, whose crimes had sparked anti-immigration protests, after he was accidentally released from prison in an embarrassing blunder by British authorities.
London’s Metropolitan Police said officers arrested Hadush Kebatu in the north of the capital on Sunday morning, nearly 48 hours after he was mistakenly freed around 30 miles (48 kilometres) away.
Kebatu, 38, had served the first month of a one-year sentence for sexually assaulting a teenage girl and a woman, but was reportedly due to be deported when the Prison Service error occurred on Friday.
His high-profile case earlier this year in Epping, northeast of London, sparked demonstrations in various English towns and cities where asylum seekers were believed to be housed, as well as counter-protests.
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Commander James Conway, who oversaw the manhunt for him, said “information from the public” led officers to the Finsbury Park neighbourhood of London, where he was found.
“He was detained by police but will be returned to the custody of the Prison Service,” he added.
Kebatu is now expected to be deported.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday he was “appalled” by the “totally unacceptable” mistake that saw him freed rather than sent to an immigration detention centre.
The Telegraph newspaper said he was wrongly categorised for release on licence and handed a £76 ($101) discharge grant.
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Police had appealed Saturday for Kebatu to turn himself in, after reports emerged that he had appeared confused and reluctant to leave the prison in Chelmsford, eastern England.
A delivery driver described seeing Kebatu return several times in a “very confused” state, only to be turned away by staff and directed to the railway station.
The driver told Sky News he saw Kebatu outside the jail, asking, “Where am I going? What am I doing?”
“He was starting to get upset, he was getting stressed,” the driver said.
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The father of Kebatu’s anonymous teenage victim told the broadcaster that “the justice system has let us down.”
Police arrested the asylum seeker in July after he repeatedly tried to kiss a 14-year-old girl and touch her legs, and made sexually explicit comments to her.
He also sexually assaulted an adult woman, placing a hand on her thigh, when she intervened to stop his interactions with the girl.
He was staying at the time at Epping’s Bell Hotel, where scores of other asylum seekers have been accommodated, and which became the target of repeated protests.
AFP
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Madagascar Revokes Ousted President’s Nationality

Madagascar’s new government has stripped ousted president Andry Rajoelina of his Malagasy nationality in a decree published Friday, 10 days after he was removed in a military takeover.
According to AFP, the decree means that Rajoelina, who was impeached on October 14 after fleeing the island nation in the wake of weeks of protests, would not be able to contest future election.
The decree published in the official gazette said Rajoelina’s Malagasy nationality was revoked because he had acquired French nationality in 2014, local media reported, as photographs of the document were shared online.
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French broadcaster RFI said it had confirmed the decree with the entourage of the new prime minister, Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, who signed the order.
The decree cited laws stipulating that a Malagasy who voluntarily acquires a foreign nationality loses their Malagasy nationality.
Rajoelina’s French nationality caused a scandal when it was revealed ahead of the November 2023 elections, nearly 10 years after it was granted.
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It triggered calls for him to be disqualified but he went on to win the contested polls, which were boycotted by opposition parties.
The 51-year-old politician fled Madagascar after army Colonel Michael Randrianirina said on October 11 his CAPSAT unit would refuse orders to put down the youth-led protest movement, which security forces had attempted to suppress with violence.
Rajoelina said later he was in hiding for his safety, but did not say where.
Randrianirina was sworn in as president on October 14, pledging elections within two years.
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Kamala Harris Hints At Running For President Again

Former US vice president Kamala Harris said in a British television interview previewed in Saturday that she may “possibly” run again to be president.
Harris, who replaced Joe Biden as the 2024 Democratic presidential candidate but lost to Donald Trump, told the BBC that she had not yet decided whether to make another White House bid.
But the 61-year-old insisted she was “not done” in American politics and that her young grandnieces would see a female president in the Oval Office “in their lifetime, for sure”.
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“I have lived my entire career a life of service, and it’s in my bones, and there are many ways to serve.
“I’ve not decided yet what I will do in the future, beyond what I am doing right now,” Harris told the British broadcaster in an interview set to air in full on Sunday.
The comments are the strongest hint yet that Harris could attempt to be the Democratic Party nominee for the 2028 election.
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The interview follows the release of her memoir last month, in which she argued it had been “recklessness” to let Biden run for a second term as president.
She also accused his White House team of failing to support her while she was his deputy, and at times of actively hindering her.
AFP
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