10 Countries with the most powerful Military in Africa – See where Nigeria stands (Photos)

9  Libya

Power Index: 1.3169

Libya has in recent years (Since the 2011 revolution) become a battle ground between Western powers and the increasingly vicious Islamic State caliphate. The strength of Libya’s military comes mainly from its large cache of equipment, despite a relatively small number of active troops. It has only 35000 active frontline personnel (with 81,000 in reserve), 340 tanks, 699 Armored fighting vehicles and a total 57 military aircraft