The military is considered to be a very important and vital part of a country and its security. Each country takes different special initiatives in a bid to strengthen itself militarily, including pumping a lot of resources to their defense mechanisms. Every year, countries allocate a huge budget fighting battles and protecting their territories. These being funds allotted by governments to cover various aspects of a standing fighting force – namely procurement, maintenance/support, and pensions.
Here are the top 10 highest military spending countries in Africa.
| Rank | Country | Defense budget |
| 1. | Algeria | $21.60 billion |
| 2. | Morocco | $12.09 billion |
| 3. | Egypt | $9.4 billion |
| 4. | Nigeria | $4 billion |
| 5. | Libya | $3.4 billion |
| 6. | South Africa | $2.7 billion |
| 7. | Kenya | $2.2 billion |
| 8. | Tanzania | $1.87 billion |
| 9. | Botswana | $1.64 billion |
| 10. | Angola | $1.62 billion |
