Military capabilities are essential in any sustainable nation that seeks to protect its borders far from its general interests.
The Global Firepower Network through its research has listed the capabilities of each army in Africa based on the number of troops, its air force, ground, funding allocated to these forces, military equipment, natural resources, naval capabilities, and so on.
Below is a list of the 10 most powerful armies in Africa.
1. Egypt
Egypt is generally the leading military nation in Africa due to the size of its army. The nation is ranked 12th in the world due to its potential.
The Egyptian army owns The navy, the air force.
About 500,000 troops serving in the force, the largest number in any nation in Africa.
In addition to its large military force, the nation also has 10,000 military vehicles, 60,000 strategic vehicles, 1092 military aircraft, and many oil wells.
However, one thing that makes the army unique in Africa is its ability in the navy, which is equipped with nuclear-powered warships and submarines.
The army has been in power since the military coup overthrew democratically elected president Mohammed Morsi and installed al. We are in power. In a referendum held this year, the proposed reforms gave the military greater power, an issue which activists say led the military to interfere in civilian affairs.
2. Algeria
Like other West African nations, Algeria has prospered in its vast watershed. The nation has successfully deployed military, land, and naval capabilities. Yet the nation is ranked 27th worldwide. Algeria has approximately 130,000 troops serving in its army and has 2,000 armored vehicles.
The nation is still embroiled in controversy after the resignation of its long-serving president, but the military has gained momentum as instability and civil unrest continue.
The army chief has expressed concern over proposed election delays that could lead to unrest in the country.
The military in Algeria is the only one that can counter the Islamic power that has taken over the nation's leadership since independence.
3. South Africa
As the nation has not been plagued by war for a long time now, South Africa is using its technologically advanced army to maintain international peace and cooperation. The lack of conflict has not prevented the nation from allocating $ 4.6b to its military.
It's aircraft and naval equipment possess state-of-the-art technology, and although it has 100,000 troops, it has great potential.
In addition to owning air and ground technology, the South African military has a reputation for excellence.
4. Nigeria
The West African nation has been battling Boko Haram militants day after day for more than a decade now.
Despite the great success achieved in the first term of President Buhari, the Army has suffered a blow in the past year because it has been trained to deal with another army instead of the gorilla warfare used by the enemy.
Like Algeria and Egypt, the nation's Armed Forces have the potential to continue the war due to its oil resources.
Nigeria has more than 1800 military vehicles, 250 tanks, another 6000 strategic vehicles apart from 300 military aircraft and 25 naval vessels.
However, the capacity of its sailors is relatively low compared to other African countries with maritime borders.
5. Ethiopia
It is the only nation with no maritime borders among the top five nations with the greatest military capabilities.
The nation has focused its resources on building its own army.
The GFP network does not wipe out maritime nations by not having a naval force.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been on good terms with his army since he took office as the military was seen visiting some of the minister's projects and explaining his vision of the nation.
The nation has for several years now been embroiled in a civil war, the ability to have a stable army has been cited as a threat to Al-Shabab militants.
The nation currently has 140,000 troops with 2 million people each year reaching military age.
6. Angola
The Angolan army has three units: the Air Force, the ground, and the navy.
Earlier this year President Lourenco's change agenda was adopted by the military in which 88 military generals were fired.
The move comes after the army commander lost his job when he was mentioned by the attorney general as being under investigation for corruption.
The nation's oil reserves have made it able to manage its army's huge budget.
The nation has 100,000 troops assisted by 585 military vehicles, 300 tanks, 285 military planes, and 57 naval vessels.
7. Morocco
Earlier this year, King Mohammed VI called on the government to recruit 10,000 Moroccans to serve in the military for one year and that number was expected to increase to 15,000 by 2020.
The Royal Army has 196,000 personnel.
It also has 291 aircraft, 2,720 armored vehicles, 1,109 tanks, and 121 submarines.
The army also launched a military exercise dubbed by the US "African Lion 2019" in March which aimed to train it against terrorism and extremist violence.
However, despite its huge budget, its sponsoring allies such as the United States have reported the existence of "corruption, inadequate bureaucracy and poor level of education in the military promotion."
The deployment of its troops in Western Sahara remains the biggest challenge to date.
8. Sudan
Probably the most controversial country in its inclusion in this list this year, the heroes turned into scoundrels. After lengthy protests and protesters decided to camp at its headquarters, the army ousted long-serving leader Omar al-Bashir.
However, in the past few weeks, there have been reports of military atrocities in Sudan at a time when talks between civilian and military representatives have hit rock bottom.
The military's resilience continued to grow for decades under the Bashir regime and has also been receiving funding from Saudi Arabia for the past few months after seizing power.
The force has 104,000 troops, 191 military planes, 410 tanks, 403 military vehicles, and a total of 18 submarines. A large number of these devices come from Russia and China because the country has been banned by the West.
9. the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo is the second largest population in Africa at 86 million. The United Nations still has troops in the country because its forces are unable to cope with peacekeeping operations.
The country's security reform began in 2003 after a period of civil war and is still facing the efforts of its foreign allies in the national security institution.
The country has 134,000 troops although despite that number it is still lagging behind in terms of training compared to other countries' troops.
10. Libya
There has been no peace or stability in the North African region since the ouster of Muammar Gaddafi.
The military is well-equipped and of course due to the money that comes from the sale of oil.
The country is currently divided between Tripoli and the rebel general, General Haftar, who is backed by powerful western nations such as the United States.
The government in Tripoli is facing the withdrawal of troops who have invaded the city because it does not have a stable force.
Despite this, the country still has 2,500 military vehicles, 500 tanks, 600 weapons, and 6,500 military transport vehicles.
Meanwhile, Global Firepower ranked Kenya in 12th place, Uganda in 14th place while Tanzania ranked 23rd in Africa
