For the West African sub-region, data from recent rankings, notably the Global Firepower 2026 index, indicate that Côte d’Ivoire now stands as one of the three leading military powers in West Africa, behind Nigeria and Mali.
This position reflects the sustained efforts undertaken by the Ivorian State to modernize its national armed forces, through the strengthening of troop numbers, the improvement of equipment, the training of personnel, and the consolidation of operational capabilities. Côte d’Ivoire thus confirms its strategic role in terms of security and stability within the sub-region.