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 | $13,904,000,000 |
| 2. | Egypt | $10,000,000,000 |
| 3. | Angola | $7,650,000,000 |
| 4. | Morocco | $6,000,000,000 |
| 5. | Libya | $4,900,000,000 |
| 6. | Sudan | $4,000,000,000 |
| 7. | South Africa | $3,597,000,000 |
| 8. | Nigeria | $2,100,000,000 |
| 9. | Kenya | $1,100,000,000 |
| 10. | Uganda | $930,000,000 |
