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The Best Army in Africa can be said to be the Army with the overall best multi-spectral warfare capability. Such an Army can perform various type of warfare in different location with sufficient modern military equipment and funding to increase the certainty of total victory.

Every country has an Army or a Land Force meant to defend the territory in case of any threat both foreign and domestic. A nation’s army is the land-based military branch which conducts warfare on land.
A Land-army may also possess aerial platforms if it has an army aviation branch. In most African countries, the army is usually has the highest personnel numerically and bears the ultimate burden of territorial defence. It is usually supported by the nation’s Air Force and Navy.

 A standard army should be disciplined and professional when conducting warfare.

Due to the ever present global economic crunch, many nations lack the wherewithal to properly equip its Army with standard war fighting equipment. African military are faced with a unique challenge which is how to balance between equipping for counter insurgency and preparing for conventional warfare. Over the years, conventional battles between African nations have all but ceased and the most recent being the Sudan-South Sudan Heglig Crises of 2012. Instead, asymmetrical and unconventional warfare between nations and non-state actors have taken the limelight.

This is a form of combat that takes place predominantly on land. Land forces usually include various units such as the personnel, the weapons systems and other vehicles.
There are three distinct types of combat units in the army which includes

Infantry
This is the branch of the army that performs combat on foot. They are different from other military personnel whom can also operate on foot like Calvary, Artillery-men and Main Battle Tank operators.
The bulk of an army’s personnel is made up of infantrymen, they bear the brunt of combat and usually suffer greater casualties.

Infantrymen are mostly armed with personal weapons, light weapons; Crew served weapons and Squad weapons. Infantry are always closer to the enemy therefore they enjoy better situational awareness. They could be transported to the battlefield by various means which includes but not limited to amphibious landing, air assault by parachute or helicopter, trucks or armored personnel carriers.

Special Forces and Special Operation Forces falls under infantry however, these capabilities will not be used in ranking our Best Army in Africa.

Armor
Armor play a vital role in today’s land warfare and the Main Battle Tank is a must-have for African Armies. Due to the large expanse of land bordering connecting all African nations, armor has continued to play a major role in African conflicts and quite frankly, it will continue to do so in the next coming years.
Despite declining economic conditions, African nations have continued to rely on armored vehicle for security and protections, investing heavily on it. 70% of tanks designed worldwide from the East to the West have seen service with African nations.

There are other types of armored vehicles like Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV), Mine Resistant and Protection (MRAP), armored cars even Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) E.T.C

Artillery
These are large weapons used to fire munitions to far distance. They are the most lethal weapon in any Army’s inventory. Their role involves providing indirect fire support to embattled allied units and to bombard enemy’s position. They can also be used to cover the retreat of allied troops.

In Africa, Owning large amount of artillery piece is an indication of strength and prestige. Historically, artillery pieces have been used to overwhelm enemy forces causing physical and psychological damages.
The primary duty of the Army is to protect and defend the nation‘s territorial integrity against threat both ‘FOREIGN’ and ‘DOMESTIC.’

The general role of the Army can be summarized into this 4 duties:
. Defend the homeland with lethal force (offensive)
. Repel foreign invaders (Defensive)
. Engage enemies in foreign soil (Expeditionary)
. Counter Insurgency and counter terrorism (COIN)

There are so many other facets of land warfare and to be quite honest, it’s very difficult to quantify or rank them all. However, to simplify everything we have chosen three critical areas to rank our contenders.

Experience
This is the amount of time the Army has undertaken combat actions against other enemy ground units. Combat experience is highly important for any military branch sine military dexterity is usually measured through previous battle achievements.

Combat experience is a valuable key factor to determine troop’s reliability. It offers military leaders the ability to strategies on effective training based on what they have experienced on the battlefield. The training regime of all military on Earth is based on one form of lesson learnt during combat operation.

Finally, experience breeds confidence and any experienced soldier has a better chance of survival that a rookie.

Training
 If you train hard, you fight easy – Nigerian Army 72nd Army Special Force Infantry Division .

Training is very important in the military, it dictates how the Army fights. The goal of military training is to establish and improve the war-fighting capabilities of soldiers in their different roles. Rigorous training regime prepares the Army’s troops to be ready for any operation.

Training enhances synergy between various units in the Army. It helps build moral and confidence. There are various type of Army training such as Basic infantry training, Marksman training, Leadership training, specialized training etc.

Equipment
As the saying goes, “you are as good as your weapon”. This are the tools the Army use to conduct their duties. It is essential that the Army have capable working equipment so as to facilitate smooth working environment.

Sadly, due to the poor economic outlook of many African nations, they are saddled with inferior weapons systems.

The primary equipment of the Army is the
 Knives & Bayonet
 Small arms
 Grenades & Explosives
 Heavy weapons
 Armored vehicles
 Artillery

Please note that having all these listed does not necessarily means certainty in victory because other factors come into play such as:
 Terrain
 Climatic condition
 Leadership skills
 Communication
 Information
 Electronic Warfare (Jamming)
 Cyber Warfare

Top 10 Best Army in Africa 2018
Here are the list of the top 10 best army in Africa this year.

10) Chadian Army
Formed in 1980, the porous border between Chad and Sudan has been a major source of instability in the region. Between 2006 and 2009, element of Chadian military fought alongside Darfur rebels clandestinely in an attempt to overthrow the Government.

Chadian Army personnel are currently deployed in numerous operations across the Sahel region such as Multinational Joint Task Force – a multinational group combating Boko Haram. The Chadian Army is also a member of the G5 Sahel group conducting military operations to secure the Sahel region against violent extremism.

The Chadian Army is known as a ferocious fighting force and their mode of transportation is the iconic pick-up truck known as “technical .” In early 1970s, the country defeated invading Libyan forces in a war known as the “ Toyota War.” Since then, the Chadian military is seen as a stabilizing force in Central Africa and West Africa to some extent. The Chadian Army is supported by French forces based in the country.

Engagements
 Toyota War
 Mali crises
 War in the Sahel
 Sudan Civil War
 Congolese War

Personnel: 25,000 Active, 150,000 Reserved
Tanks: 50 UNITS (T-55)
APC: 99 UNITS (BTR-80, BTR-3E, BTR-60, VAB-VTT, WZ-52)
IFV : 161 UNITS (BMP-1, VAV-150 Commando, PTL-02 Assaulter)
MRAP: unknown units
Artillery: 5 towed, 10 self-propelled
Rockets: 22 units
Defense Budget: $165 million USD (2017)

9) Angolan Army
The Angolan Army operates mostly Soviet/Russian equipment and most of its weapons were acquired in the 80s and 90s. The Angolan Army is divided into six military regions 9 (Cabinda, Luanda, North, Central, East and South). The Army is split into six divisions.
In 1996, The Angolan Army fought a bitter war with South Africa known as the South African Border War or Angolan Bush War. This conflict brought about the largest battles on Africa since World War II. Currently, its main security concern comes from Cabinda region secessionist movement.

Engagements
 South African Border War
 Angolan War of Independence
 Angolan Civil War
 First Congo War
 Republic of Congo Civil War
 Second Congo War
 2012 Guinea-Bissau Coup d’etat

Personnel: 100,000 Active, 68,000 Reserved
Tanks: 300 UNITS (200 T-54/55, 50 T-62, 50 T-72)
APC: 246 UNITS (MT-LB, BTR-152, BTR-60, BTR-80, WZ-551)
IFV : 250 UNITS (BMP-1, BMP-2,)
MRAP: 50 units
Artillery: 332 towed, 28 self-propelled
Rockets: 115 units
Defense Budget: $3.23Billion USD (2017)

Tunisian Army
Established in 1831, after the Arab Spring of 2011 (which the Tunisian Military supported), the Tunisian Army has since been on a steady improvement. Some expert says this is due to gradual restructuring and more modern security reforms. The military which has been marginalized during the ex-dictator Zine al Abidine Ben Ali’s regime is now being reinvigorated.

The Tunisian Army was purposely left to rot by the former administration whereas the Presidential Guard and the Interior Ministry Security (a paramilitary force) were being favored. During the Arab spring, the military protected the demonstrators in ousting the dictator - going against his direct order.

This action pitted the Tunisian Army against the more numerically powerful (both in quality and quantity) National Guard and IMS forces in a battle that raged for several days the Tunisian Army came out victorious –easily.

Engagements
 Bizerte Crises
 Yom Kippur War
 Battle of Wazzin
 Chaambi Operatioms
 Battle of Ben Guerdane
Personnel: 27,000 Active Duty, 39,000 Reserved.
Tanks: 200 UNITS (59 M60A3 Pattons, 30 M60A1 Pattons, 30 M48A5 Pattons, 80 SK-105 Kurassier tank destroyer)
APC: 991 UNITS (M901 ITV, M113A1, M125A2, M577A2, Humvee, Fiat 6614C, EE-11 Urutu, Fahd 240/280, Cardillac LAV V150 Commando, VXB-170))
IFV: 128 UNITS ((36 EE-9 Cascavel, 24 Alvis Saladin, 40 Panhard AML-90, 10 A
Panhard AML-60, 18 EE-3 Jararaca)
MRAP: 100 BMC Kirpi MRAP
Artillery: 170 towed, 68 self-propelled
Mortars: 134 units
Defense Budget: $5.5billion USD (2017)

7) Royal Moroccan Army
One of Africa’s oldest Army, The Royal Moroccan Army has been active since the year 1088. It is a very proud force – during the World War II, the Royal Moroccan Army refusal to give up Moroccan Jews to the Nazi to be slaughtered enraged Adolf Hitler.

During actions against Germany in World War II, Moroccan troops earned the nickname “ Todesschwalben” which means death Shadows due to their battlefield courage and aggressiveness.

The Army has fought a 25-year long war against the Polisario an Algerian backed separatist movement seeking to establish the Independence of Western Sahara.

Engagements
 Ifni War
 Sand War
 Six-Day War
 Yom Kippur War
 Western Sahara War
 Shaba I
 Gulf War
 Battle of Mogadishu
 Central African Republic Crises

Personnel: 175,000 Active, 150,000 Reserved
Tanks: 1,276 UNITS (222 M1A1, 150 VT-1A, 148 T-72B, 427 M60 Patton, 224 M48 Patton)
APC: 1,900 UNITS (M113, VAB VCI/VTT)
IFV: 440 UNITS (AIFV, AML 60/90, AMX-10P, BMP3, M901A1)
MRAP: unknown units
Artillery: 192 towed, 488 self-propelled
Rockets: 72 units
Defense Budget: $4.3billion USD (2017)


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The Best Army in Africa can be said to be the Army with the overall best multi-spectral warfare capability. Such an Army can perform various type of warfare in different location with sufficient modern military equipment and funding to increase the certainty of total victory.

Every country has an Army or a Land Force meant to defend the territory in case of any threat both foreign and domestic. A nation’s army is the land-based military branch which conducts warfare on land.
A Land-army may also possess aerial platforms if it has an army aviation branch. In most African countries, the army is usually has the highest personnel numerically and bears the ultimate burden of territorial defence. It is usually supported by the nation’s Air Force and Navy.

 A standard army should be disciplined and professional when conducting warfare.

Due to the ever present global economic crunch, many nations lack the wherewithal to properly equip its Army with standard war fighting equipment. African military are faced with a unique challenge which is how to balance between equipping for counter insurgency and preparing for conventional warfare. Over the years, conventional battles between African nations have all but ceased and the most recent being the Sudan-South Sudan Heglig Crises of 2012. Instead, asymmetrical and unconventional warfare between nations and non-state actors have taken the limelight.

This is a form of combat that takes place predominantly on land. Land forces usually include various units such as the personnel, the weapons systems and other vehicles.
There are three distinct types of combat units in the army which includes

Infantry
This is the branch of the army that performs combat on foot. They are different from other military personnel whom can also operate on foot like Calvary, Artillery-men and Main Battle Tank operators.
The bulk of an army’s personnel is made up of infantrymen, they bear the brunt of combat and usually suffer greater casualties.

Infantrymen are mostly armed with personal weapons, light weapons; Crew served weapons and Squad weapons. Infantry are always closer to the enemy therefore they enjoy better situational awareness. They could be transported to the battlefield by various means which includes but not limited to amphibious landing, air assault by parachute or helicopter, trucks or armored personnel carriers.

Special Forces and Special Operation Forces falls under infantry however, these capabilities will not be used in ranking our Best Army in Africa.

Armor
Armor play a vital role in today’s land warfare and the Main Battle Tank is a must-have for African Armies. Due to the large expanse of land bordering connecting all African nations, armor has continued to play a major role in African conflicts and quite frankly, it will continue to do so in the next coming years.
Despite declining economic conditions, African nations have continued to rely on armored vehicle for security and protections, investing heavily on it. 70% of tanks designed worldwide from the East to the West have seen service with African nations.

There are other types of armored vehicles like Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV), Mine Resistant and Protection (MRAP), armored cars even Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) E.T.C

Artillery
These are large weapons used to fire munitions to far distance. They are the most lethal weapon in any Army’s inventory. Their role involves providing indirect fire support to embattled allied units and to bombard enemy’s position. They can also be used to cover the retreat of allied troops.

In Africa, Owning large amount of artillery piece is an indication of strength and prestige. Historically, artillery pieces have been used to overwhelm enemy forces causing physical and psychological damages.
The primary duty of the Army is to protect and defend the nation‘s territorial integrity against threat both ‘FOREIGN’ and ‘DOMESTIC.’

The general role of the Army can be summarized into this 4 duties:
. Defend the homeland with lethal force (offensive)
. Repel foreign invaders (Defensive)
. Engage enemies in foreign soil (Expeditionary)
. Counter Insurgency and counter terrorism (COIN)

There are so many other facets of land warfare and to be quite honest, it’s very difficult to quantify or rank them all. However, to simplify everything we have chosen three critical areas to rank our contenders.

Experience
This is the amount of time the Army has undertaken combat actions against other enemy ground units. Combat experience is highly important for any military branch sine military dexterity is usually measured through previous battle achievements.

Combat experience is a valuable key factor to determine troop’s reliability. It offers military leaders the ability to strategies on effective training based on what they have experienced on the battlefield. The training regime of all military on Earth is based on one form of lesson learnt during combat operation.

Finally, experience breeds confidence and any experienced soldier has a better chance of survival that a rookie.

Training
 If you train hard, you fight easy – Nigerian Army 72nd Army Special Force Infantry Division .

Training is very important in the military, it dictates how the Army fights. The goal of military training is to establish and improve the war-fighting capabilities of soldiers in their different roles. Rigorous training regime prepares the Army’s troops to be ready for any operation.

Training enhances synergy between various units in the Army. It helps build moral and confidence. There are various type of Army training such as Basic infantry training, Marksman training, Leadership training, specialized training etc.

Equipment
As the saying goes, “you are as good as your weapon”. This are the tools the Army use to conduct their duties. It is essential that the Army have capable working equipment so as to facilitate smooth working environment.

Sadly, due to the poor economic outlook of many African nations, they are saddled with inferior weapons systems.

The primary equipment of the Army is the
 Knives & Bayonet
 Small arms
 Grenades & Explosives
 Heavy weapons
 Armored vehicles
 Artillery

Please note that having all these listed does not necessarily means certainty in victory because other factors come into play such as:
 Terrain
 Climatic condition
 Leadership skills
 Communication
 Information
 Electronic Warfare (Jamming)
 Cyber Warfare

Top 10 Best Army in Africa 2018
Here are the list of the top 10 best army in Africa this year.

10) Chadian Army
Formed in 1980, the porous border between Chad and Sudan has been a major source of instability in the region. Between 2006 and 2009, element of Chadian military fought alongside Darfur rebels clandestinely in an attempt to overthrow the Government.

Chadian Army personnel are currently deployed in numerous operations across the Sahel region such as Multinational Joint Task Force – a multinational group combating Boko Haram. The Chadian Army is also a member of the G5 Sahel group conducting military operations to secure the Sahel region against violent extremism.

The Chadian Army is known as a ferocious fighting force and their mode of transportation is the iconic pick-up truck known as “technical .” In early 1970s, the country defeated invading Libyan forces in a war known as the “ Toyota War.” Since then, the Chadian military is seen as a stabilizing force in Central Africa and West Africa to some extent. The Chadian Army is supported by French forces based in the country.

Engagements
 Toyota War
 Mali crises
 War in the Sahel
 Sudan Civil War
 Congolese War

Personnel: 25,000 Active, 150,000 Reserved
Tanks: 50 UNITS (T-55)
APC: 99 UNITS (BTR-80, BTR-3E, BTR-60, VAB-VTT, WZ-52)
IFV : 161 UNITS (BMP-1, VAV-150 Commando, PTL-02 Assaulter)
MRAP: unknown units
Artillery: 5 towed, 10 self-propelled
Rockets: 22 units
Defense Budget: $165 million USD (2017)

9) Angolan Army
The Angolan Army operates mostly Soviet/Russian equipment and most of its weapons were acquired in the 80s and 90s. The Angolan Army is divided into six military regions 9 (Cabinda, Luanda, North, Central, East and South). The Army is split into six divisions.
In 1996, The Angolan Army fought a bitter war with South Africa known as the South African Border War or Angolan Bush War. This conflict brought about the largest battles on Africa since World War II. Currently, its main security concern comes from Cabinda region secessionist movement.

Engagements
 South African Border War
 Angolan War of Independence
 Angolan Civil War
 First Congo War
 Republic of Congo Civil War
 Second Congo War
 2012 Guinea-Bissau Coup d’etat

Personnel: 100,000 Active, 68,000 Reserved
Tanks: 300 UNITS (200 T-54/55, 50 T-62, 50 T-72)
APC: 246 UNITS (MT-LB, BTR-152, BTR-60, BTR-80, WZ-551)
IFV : 250 UNITS (BMP-1, BMP-2,)
MRAP: 50 units
Artillery: 332 towed, 28 self-propelled
Rockets: 115 units
Defense Budget: $3.23Billion USD (2017)

Tunisian Army
Established in 1831, after the Arab Spring of 2011 (which the Tunisian Military supported), the Tunisian Army has since been on a steady improvement. Some expert says this is due to gradual restructuring and more modern security reforms. The military which has been marginalized during the ex-dictator Zine al Abidine Ben Ali’s regime is now being reinvigorated.

The Tunisian Army was purposely left to rot by the former administration whereas the Presidential Guard and the Interior Ministry Security (a paramilitary force) were being favored. During the Arab spring, the military protected the demonstrators in ousting the dictator - going against his direct order.

This action pitted the Tunisian Army against the more numerically powerful (both in quality and quantity) National Guard and IMS forces in a battle that raged for several days the Tunisian Army came out victorious –easily.

Engagements
 Bizerte Crises
 Yom Kippur War
 Battle of Wazzin
 Chaambi Operatioms
 Battle of Ben Guerdane
Personnel: 27,000 Active Duty, 39,000 Reserved.
Tanks: 200 UNITS (59 M60A3 Pattons, 30 M60A1 Pattons, 30 M48A5 Pattons, 80 SK-105 Kurassier tank destroyer)
APC: 991 UNITS (M901 ITV, M113A1, M125A2, M577A2, Humvee, Fiat 6614C, EE-11 Urutu, Fahd 240/280, Cardillac LAV V150 Commando, VXB-170))
IFV: 128 UNITS ((36 EE-9 Cascavel, 24 Alvis Saladin, 40 Panhard AML-90, 10 A
Panhard AML-60, 18 EE-3 Jararaca)
MRAP: 100 BMC Kirpi MRAP
Artillery: 170 towed, 68 self-propelled
Mortars: 134 units
Defense Budget: $5.5billion USD (2017)

7) Royal Moroccan Army
One of Africa’s oldest Army, The Royal Moroccan Army has been active since the year 1088. It is a very proud force – during the World War II, the Royal Moroccan Army refusal to give up Moroccan Jews to the Nazi to be slaughtered enraged Adolf Hitler.

During actions against Germany in World War II, Moroccan troops earned the nickname “ Todesschwalben” which means death Shadows due to their battlefield courage and aggressiveness.

The Army has fought a 25-year long war against the Polisario an Algerian backed separatist movement seeking to establish the Independence of Western Sahara.

Engagements
 Ifni War
 Sand War
 Six-Day War
 Yom Kippur War
 Western Sahara War
 Shaba I
 Gulf War
 Battle of Mogadishu
 Central African Republic Crises

Personnel: 175,000 Active, 150,000 Reserved
Tanks: 1,276 UNITS (222 M1A1, 150 VT-1A, 148 T-72B, 427 M60 Patton, 224 M48 Patton)
APC: 1,900 UNITS (M113, VAB VCI/VTT)
IFV: 440 UNITS (AIFV, AML 60/90, AMX-10P, BMP3, M901A1)
MRAP: unknown units
Artillery: 192 towed, 488 self-propelled
Rockets: 72 units
Defense Budget: $4.3billion USD (2017)


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