A recent index by Global Firepower evaluated the military strength of 145 countries globally, considering factors such as equipment volume and sophistication, finances, geography, and resources.

The index positions Egypt as Africa’s most powerful military force, securing the 15th spot globally. Algeria and South Africa follow closely, ranking 26th and 33rd globally, respectively.

The GFP provided insights into the strongest military powers in Africa. The military dynamics are influenced by alliances, diplomatic relations, and technological advancements.

Here are the top ten African countries with the strongest military strength in 2024 below

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Source: Global Firepower

The Power Index is a numerical score that represents a country’s overall military prowess. A perfect score is 0.0000, the lower the score the score the stronger the military

Taofeek Oyedokun is a correspondent at BusinessDay with years of experience reporting on political economy, public policy, migration, environment/climate change, and social justice. A graduate of Political Science from the University of Lagos, he has also earned multiple professional certificates in journalism and media-related training. Known for his clear, data-driven reporting, Oyedokun covers a wide range of national and international socioeconomic issues, bringing depth, balance, and public-interest focus to his work.

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