The Global Fire Power ranking (GFP) measures
countries’ military strength and gives a power
index number in order to compare them to
other countries. Below are the countries with
the most powerful militaries in Africa.

1. Egypt


Egyptian military is the strongest among other
countries in Africa due to the sheer size of its armed
forces. Egyptian soldiers are well-equipped and
well-trained, but are inferior to Israeli soldiers in
terms of weaponry and training. More than 1.5
million individuals reach the army age every year. It
has more than 800 military aircraft and 200
helicopters.

2. Algeria

Algerian military is made up of modern army, navy
and air force. Frontline personnel number more
120,000 active personnel, which is well-equipped
and it has nearly 2,000 armored fighting vehicles at
its disposal. Algeria also has the added benefit of its own oil reserves, allowing it to use its own fuel to
power tanks, aircraft carriers, naval vessels, and
more. Algeria continues to be among the African
countries with the best military power.

3. Ethiopia

Ethiopia has the third strongest military on the
African continent as a result of both their large
population and their long independence from
colonization. As a landlocked country, it has focused
its resources on building its army and air force to an
impressive degree. With a population of 38 million
people, 24 million of the citizens are considered to
be fit for active service. Ethiopia reportedly had
around 182,500 personnel in their ground forces
and a further 3,000 air force personnel.

4. South Africa

The country has got what it takes to be among the
top countries in Africa strong enough to be
recognized. South Africa uses its very advanced
army for pacification and international cooperation.
Its aircraft and naval vessels are especially well-
equipped with the latest technology, and though the
country has less than 88,000 active front-line
personnel and 17,000 active reserve personnel, it
has the capabilities and manpower for much more.

5. Nigeria

Nigeria has the second largest army by number of
troops on the continent, but due to political
instability and lack of equipment it has been ranked
just the 5th strongest country in Africa. The country
has more than 1,400 armoured vehicles, 360 tanks,
and 6,000 logistical vehicles at its disposal, as well
as nearly 300 aircraft and 25 high-powered naval
vessels. The army has been criticised for their
heavy-handed manner in dealing with civilians
during anti- Boko Haram operation in the North East. The previous year Nigeria occupied the 4th place.

Source:http://www.naij.com/316841-nigeria-has-the-5th-strongest-military-in-africa.html
http://www.globalfirepower.com/countries-listing-africa.asp

Good. ...I'm happy. God bless those guys

Ethiopia took 3 positiön nawao.let them fight insurgency and you will revisit this ranking.

from 1st to 5th
boko boyz have reduce our gallant military drastically

not by number but equipment.

if not for insurgency nigeria could have been first

Those equipment that they
mentioned half of it is in boko
haram's hand.

eunisam:
Ethiopia took 3 positiön nawao.let them fight insurgency and you will revisit this ranking.

they have been fighting the somalian terrorists and pirates for years now. They have done a good job in containing the spread of terrorists in east Africa

Tell that to those living in mubi

eunisam:
Ethiopia took 3 positiön nawao.let them fight insurgency and you will revisit this ranking.

in terms of instability, pirates, intertribal rifts and insurgency.. Ethiopia has it worse than Nigeria..

by 2015, Nigerian army will be recognise as the second or third in Africa.just say yes to GEJ 2015.

I thought the "giant of Africa" was first. Anyways, Kudos.

atleast we didn't make top 3
btw.Africa should develop in military software and technologically, or else only IRAN can turn the continent to dust.

ratings that lowers our military output ...this rating is wrong in all aspect cause nigeria still sends the largest number of troops for peace keeping missions in Africa...infact our big brother Africa's behaviour is making us laughing stock....where were those forces when we were doing and still doing peace keeping


pack well with your ratings a beg

Where is the over 300 aircrafts? What on earth make Nigeria the 5th best fighting force in Africa? Ghanaian Army, the Chadian, the Nigerien army are far better than the Nigeria Army. How can the 5th best armed forces in Africa find it difficult to defeat the ragtag BH boys. This news and its source are fit for the dustbin.

adeyemik:
Where is the over 300 aircrafts? What on earth make Nigeria the 5th best fighting force in Africa? Ghanaian Army, the Chadian, the Nigerien army are far better than the Nigeria Army. How can the 5th best armed forces in Africa find it difficult to defeat the ragtag BH boys. This news and its source are fit for the dustbin.

did u just called boko haram ragtag? Those guys can colonise a country

very laughable index,Nigeria shouldn't even make the first 30....BH has completely demystified the Nigerian army,all we have now in uniforms are bunch of scared sissies and pretenders.

Nigeria is never taking last.
Shoutout to the Nigerian Army, Una too much joor

politricks:
Those equipment that they
mentioned half of it is in boko
haram's hand.

Then there should be a tie between Nigerian Army and Boko haram.

saxywale:


Then there should be a tie between Nigerian Army and Boko haram.