Which African country can be a superpower?

Nigeria could become Africa’s only global superpower. It is Africa’s largest economy and has an outstanding record of regional engagement in West Africa.

How can a country become a superpower?

A superpower is a state with a dominant position characterized by its extensive ability to exert influence or project power on a global scale. This is done through the combined means of economic, military, technological, political and cultural strength as well as diplomatic and soft power influence.

Can Africa ever be rich?

By many metrics, Africa is not rich. Although Africa is the poorest continent in the world, there is actually significant wealth on the continent. African countries such as Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria are lower middle-income economies. South Africa has a per capita income of 12,679 USD per annum.

Could South Africa become a superpower?

Because of its size and its gold, diamond and uranium resources, if any African country could become a superpower, South Africa is the most likely. The term ‘superpower’ was used to describe the US and the former Soviet Union during the ‘Cold War’.

What would a super nation of Africa be like?

This super nation of Africa “U.K.A” (United Kingdoms of Africa) would become a military state which means majority of this nation’s population would be servicemen and this African nation (UKA) would spend trillions on its military annually.

Is the United States a super power?

The answer is NO. Not even Europe, with its much more homogeneous culture (relatively speaking) and an already united economic, if not governmental, system, isn’t really a “super power” in its own right.

Can Africa become a regional hegemon?

No African country has the ability to become a regional hegemon. Although its great hopes are surrounded by weaker nations, they cannot dominate the water around them.