Africa’s top military powers for 2025 have been unveiled, with Egypt maintaining its dominance and Nigeria climbing to the third position in the latest Global Firepower Index.Contents1.

This has led to a decline in overall readiness. South African troops in the DRC lack essential resources, including adequate air support, attack helicopters and modern equipment.

South Africa is believed to have around 3,000 troops deployed in Congo, both as part of a U.N. peacekeeping mission and a Southern African regional force tasked with helping Congo's army combat ...