Militaries and armies in Africa are rating basing on their multi-spectral warfare abilities. Best militaries can perform different types of warfare in different areas. They are equipped with different modern equipment to help defend themselves. Here are the top 10 best militaries in Africa:
1. Egypt Army
The Egyptian army is the best ever in Africa. It is made up of professional and highly trained personnel with most of them having university degrees. The army has 450, 000 active personnel. In 2017, they used $4.3 billion USD in strengthening their army units.
2. Algeria Army
The Algeria Peoples National Army has over the years acquired strong military equipment. They have concentrated more on advanced training and weapon procurement. They have about 200, 000 active personnel in their army. In 2017, they used $10 billion USD in strengthening their army units.
3. South Africa Army
They are recognized globally as they participated in the First World War in 1914. They have 40, 121 active personnel and 12,300 reserved personnel. In 2017, they used $4.3 billion USD in strengthening their army units.
4. Ethiopia Army
Ethiopian army is small but well structured and highly effective. It is the fourth largest contributor to peacemaking globally. They have 182, 000 active personnel. In 2017, they used $500 million USD in strengthening their army units.
5. Nigeria Army
This is the strongest army in West Africa due to its large size. Its army consists of 100, 000 active personnel. In 2017, they used $1.5 billion USD in strengthening their army units.
6. Kenyan Army
Kenya has a force that’s the best in East Africa. Their army has helped secure Somali from Al Shabaab menace over the past years. The army has 135, 000 personnel. In 2017, they used $1.3 billion USD in strengthening their army units.
7. Morocco Army
Royal Moroccan Army is made up of 175, 000 active personnel and 150, 000 reserved personnel. In 2017, they spent $4.3 billion USD to strengthen their units.
8. Tunisia Army
The army consists of 27, 000 active personnel and 39, 000 reserved personnel. In 2017, the army spent $5.5 billion USD to reinforce their units.
9. Angola Army
The army uses Soviet/Russian equipment in their wars. Their army is split into six units that protect the country. The army has 100, 000 active personnel and 68, 000 reserved personnel. In 2017, they spent $3.23 billion USD for their defence budget.
10. Chad Army
Chad has a strong military that has been helping it from threats along the Chad-Sudan border. It comprises of 25, 000 active personnel and 150,000 reserved personnel. The Chadian army is being reinforced by the French forces based in the country. In 2017, they spent $165 million USD in their defence budget.