The Military of Chad consists of the Armed Forces (includes Ground Force, Air Force, and Gendarmerie), Republican Guard, Rapid Intervention Force, Police, and National and Nomadic Guard (GNNT). Currently the main task of the Chadian military is to combat the various rebel forces inside the country.From independence through the period of the presidency of Félix Malloum (1975-79), the official national army was known as the Chadian Armed Forces (Forces Armées Tchadiennes—FAT). Composed mainly of soldiers from southern Chad, FAT had its roots in the army recruited by France and had military traditions dating back to First World War. The total active manpower for the Chadian Army is around 30,350 personnel including the Republican Guard.

The President, Major General Joseph Kabila is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Chikez Diemu, Minister of Defence, Disarmament, and Veterans (Ancien Combattants), with the French acronym MDNDAC, succeeded the former Defence Minister Adolphe Onusumba Yemba (of RCD-G) in February 2007. The majority of FARDC members are land forces, but it also has a small air force and an even smaller navy. Together the three services may number around 65,000 personnel.In addition, there is a presidential force called the Republican Guard, but the National Congolese Police are not part of the Armed Forces.
The land forces of the Republic Democratic of the Congo is around 60.000 soldiers, with some 30 infantry regiment, 1 Presidential Guard, 1 infantry mechanised brigade, 1 commando brigade.

A presidential decree has dictated the creation of a Defense Staff in addition to the existing General staff of the Armed Forces. Its composition and tasks are not yet known.
The total active manpower is around 4,000 soldiers. There is also a paramilitary forces with 680 police officer and 600 Republican Guard.
The total personnel for the Djiboutian Land Forces are around 3,500 soldiers with the structure:
- 1 armoured regiment
- 1 artillery regiment
- 1 rapid action regiment
- 3 combined arms regiments
- 1 inter-arms battalion

The President is the supreme Commander of national defense. The Republican Guard is placed directly under the President as regards its employment, but as the other services it depends on the Ministry of Defense as regards administration. The Gendarmerie is also placed under the authority of the President. The total active manpower of the Gabonese Army is around 4,300 personnel. There is also a para-military forces with 1,500 police officer (Gendarmerie), 3,000 coast guards, and 2,900 Republican Guards. There is no conscription, all-volunteer forces.
The Land Forces of the Gabonese Army is around 3,100 soldiers with the structure:
- 8 military regions, forces are subdivided into Combat, Intervention, Support and Sustaining forces.
- 1 President guard
- 8 infantry companies
- 1 paratroops/commando company
- 1 engineer company

The President of Cote d'Ivoire is the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. The total active manpower is around 17,050 soldiers including Presidential Guard and the Gendarmerie.
The Land Forces is composed by:
- 1 Infantry battalion
- 1 Armoured battalion
- 1 Para Commando battalion
- 1 Command Support battalion
- 1 AAA battalion

The President is the head of the state. Following the military putsch in August 2008 that ousted the President, the country is ruled by a High Council of State. The President of the High Council has the power for the Defense decision until the new presidential election.
The total active manpower for the Mauritanian Armed Forces is around 9,200 personnel. There is also a Para-military forces with 2,000 police officer, and 2,500 national guards. The National Guard is equipped and trained as an elite Army Unit.
The Land Forces of Mauritanian Army is around 8,600 soldiers with the structure:
- 7 infantry battalions
- 2 armoured car squadrons
- 1 parachute/commando battalion
- 2 camel corps battalions
- 1 reconnaissance squadron
- 2 artillery batteries
- 1 engineer company
- 4 anti-aircraft batteries

An updated Defence policy was approved in January 2005. The Nigerian Army had now new role in times of war as well as in international peace support operations and in domestic or international humanitarian relief missions.The total active manpower for the Nigerian army forcs is around 80,000 soldiers.
The total forces for the Nigerian Land Forces is around 70.000 soldiers, with the structure :
• 1 armd div (2 armd bde)
• 1 composite div (1 mot inf, 1 amph bde, 1 AB bn)
• 2 mech div (each 1 mech,1 mot inf bde)
• each div 1 arty, 1 engr bde, 1 recce bn
• 1 Presidential Guard bde (2 bn)
• 1 AD bde

The President is the Commander in Chief of the Rwanda Defence Forces. The RDF comprise of , the High Command Council, the General Staff, the Rwanda Land Forces, the Rwanda Air Force, and some specialised inter-service units.
The total armed forces is around 51,000 soldiers, included the National Police.
The Rwandan Land Forces is around 40,000 soldiers to be reduce to 25,000 soldiers. The structure is four division, each with three brigades.

The General Staff of the Senegalese Armed Forces is tasked with: ensuring inter-service coordination; guaranteeing that the Armed Forces are able to perform their general missions; implementing the relevant rules of employment; directing personnel training. The Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces assists the Defence Minister as regards the general organisation and support of the Armed Forces, and is responsible for the preparation of military plans and operations. The total armed forces of Senegalese Army are around 10,000 personnel. There is also a Para-military force with 6,000 police officer (Gendarmerie).
The total active manpower for the Land Forces of Senegalese Army is around 9,000 soldiers with the structure:
Army Staff with 2 Divisions (Operations and Logistics)

The Somali National Army was, up until 1991, made up of the army, navy, air force, and air defense command. The Somali Government's demise led to the de facto dissolution of the national armed forces. Efforts by the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) to re-establish a regular armed force under the TFG Ministry of Defense have made progress so far.
Historical Organization
The army was organised into 12 divisions which controlled all of the following:
- 4 tank brigades
- 45 mechanized and infantry brigades
- 30 commando brigades
- Surface-to-air missile brigade
- 20 artillery brigades
- 30 field battalions, and an air defense battalion.

The Defense and Security Council is placed directly under the President, and it has sweeping powers to include not only defense matters but also political and economic issues that have defense or security related implications.
The totale active manpower for the Sudanese Armed Forces is around 64,000 personnel. There is also a Para-military force with 2,500 border guards and 500 national guards.
The Land Forces of Sudanese Army is 60,000 soldiers with the structure:
- 6 Regional Commands - 1 Armoured division HQ - 1 Republican Guard
- 2 armoured brigades - 2 infantry brigades - 1 parachute brigade
- 3 artillery regiments - 5 air defense brigades - 1 SAM battalion
- 1 engineer battalion - 1 ranger company - 1 Special Forces Unit

The President of Zimbabwe is the Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defense Forces (ZDF). He also chairs the National Security Council, which comprises of the Prime Minister, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, National Security, Defense, Home Affairs and Finance, as well as the Commander of the Defense Forces and the Services Chiefs.
The total active manpower of the Zimbabwe Army is around 35,000 personnel, including the Para-military forces with the Police Support Unit, People’s Militia and Police Force.
The land forces of the Zimbabwe Army are around 25,000 soldiers with the structure:
- 7 Brigades HQ’s - 1 armoured regiment - 23 infantry battalions
- 2 artillery regiments - 1 engineer support regiment - 3 Presidential Guards bt.
- 1 command battalion