List: Top 10 African countries with the largest military aircraft fleets
Egypt leads Africa in military aircraft holdings in 2026, as air power continues to shape defence strategies across the continent.
Egypt leads Africa in military aircraft holdings in 2026, as air power continues to shape defence strategies across the continent.
Several African currencies remain under severe pressure at the start of 2026, with Libya’s dinar experiencing a 14.7% devaluation in mid-January amid political disputes and declining oil revenues.
Egypt leads Africa with 1,088 military aircraft, followed by Algeria and Angola, as air power becomes increasingly central to continental security strategy.
The University of Ibadan has been ranked Nigeria’s best university in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, placing in the 801-1000 global band alongside the University of Lagos as the only two Nigerian institutions in the top 1000.
CAF impose heavy sanctions on Algeria for misconduct against Nigeria; —Zidane, 2 match ban—Belghali, 2 match ban—€5k fine, improper conduct—€25k
CBN data shows that most Nigerian banks are paying about 8% interest on savings in 2026, with only a few lenders offering significantly lower returns.
Growing pressure from both domestic and US-linked interests is reshaping APC calculations over President Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 election.