When discussing powerful nations, we often refer to those with considerable worldwide political, military, and economic clout. These nations frequently wield a great deal of influence over how the international order is developed and greatly affects global affairs.
Several nations can be categorized as powerful in various ways, and their strength can be gauged in various ways. In this sense, Africa is not unique.
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Africa is a continent that is still developing quickly, with several nations becoming significant actors both locally and globally. These countries have advanced significantly in terms of their economic, political, and social development, which has contributed to their ascension as significant players and African powerhouses.
A data insight company named Global Soft Power Index compiled a list of the world’s most powerful nations. This list, which has 121 total countries on it, was compiled using 11 matrices and a poll with more than 100,000 participants across 102 markets.
Here is the list of the world’s most powerful African nations:
| Rank | Country | Score | Global Rank | Points dropped/gained since 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Egypt | 43.0 | 38th | -7 |
| 2. | South Africa | 42.5 | 40th | -6 |
| 3. | Morocco | 39.2 | 55th | -9 |
| 4. | Mauritius | 38.0 | 67th | +4 |
| 5. | Seychelles | 36.9 | 74th | +16 |
| 6. | Tunisia | 36.4 | 83rd | -7 |
| 7. | Rwanda | 36.2 | 85th | -11 |
| 8. | Algeria | 36.0 | 86th | -11 |
| 9. | Ivory Coast | 35.9 | 87th | +9 |
| 10. | Ghana | 35.5 | 92nd | -6 |
