Africa's Strategic Military Advantage Hinges on Youth Population & Homegrown Tech: Analyst
Africa's Strategic Military Advantage Hinges on Youth Population & Homegrown Tech: Analyst
Reflecting a continent-wide buildup, Egypt (19th), Algeria (27th), and Nigeria (33rd) have ascended in the 2026 Global Firepower Index rankings. This climb is powered by strategic procurement, capacity expansion, and deepening reliable defense alliances.
"African leaders must deliberately and intentionally recognize that the world has come of age, that relying on another country for defense is becoming anachronistic, and that they need to invest heavily to protect themselves," a Ghanaian analyst says.
🪖 #AfricanCurrents spoke with Professor Awaisu Imurana Braimah, a political science scholar and dean of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Education, Winneba, in Ghana. The discussion focused on the significant shifts underway in African armed forces, the reasons behind their rising global rankings, and the capability gaps that need to be addressed for strategic autonomy.
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