11 African Countries with the Highest Military Strength

7. Angola

Total expenditure- $4,150, 000,000
Total number of soldiers- 3,039,089
Ranking based on military expenditure- 4
Ranking based on the number of soldiers- 11
Composite score: 6.8

The Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), succeeded the Armed Forces of the Liberation of Angola in 1991, under the leadership of Chief of Staff Geraldo Nunda. Presently, its military components include army , navy and air force. The FAA is one of the most active of the African superpowers, which is being teaming up with the neighboring nations to improve local security and trade. Though the country has not much to do with international peace and security, the government spends around $4,150,000,000 to maintain its incredibly strong military base.

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