Wars are inevitable; that is why countries protect themselves with their military.
A country’s military power is important not only to protect its citizens but also to protect against external aggressors and reduce the chances of an uprising and civil war.
In the international community, countries like the United States, Russia, China, India, and South Korea are ranked in the top 5 and are known for their military strength; this includes personnel, artillery, weapons, nuclear weapons, bombs, and so much more. 
When we come down to Africa, which African countries have the strongest military power? In 2025, Global Firepower analysed 145 countries based on modern military power. Their ranking was also according to potential war-making capability across land, sea, and air fought by conventional means, utilising 60 individual factors to determine the power index.
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Here’s a Ranking of African Countries With The Strongest Military Power
| Country | Ranking in Africa | World Ranking | Ranking Position |
| Egypt | 1 | 19 | Falling |
| Algeria | 2 | 26 | Stable |
| Nigeria | 3 | 31 | Stable |
| South Africa | 4 | 40 | Falling |
| Ethiopia | 5 | 52 | Falling |
| Angola | 6 | 56 | Falling |
| Morrocco | 7 | 59 | Stable |
| Democratic Republic of Congo | 8 | 66 | Stable |
| Libya | 9 | 76 | Stable |
| Sudan | 10 | 73 | Stable |
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