Rebuilt after years of instability, Côte d’Ivoire’s armed forces are strengthening professionalism and expanding their regional security responsibilities.

A cornerstone of West African security, Ghana’s military balances modernisation with strong peacekeeping commitments and growing regional operational responsibilities.

Small but strategically vital, Seychelles’ forces focus on maritime security and counter-piracy, supported heavily by international defence partnerships.

Mauritius maintains security through a hybrid police-paramilitary force, small but disciplined, focused on maritime protection, law enforcement, and disaster response.