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 lowest military spenders in Africa.
Rank | Country | Defense budget |
1. | Liberia | $14,500,000 |
2. | Central African Republic | $25,000,000 |
3. | Sierra Leone | $30,000,000 |
4. | Mauritania | $40,000,000 |
5. | Zambia | $43,000,000 |
6. | Somalia | $60,200,000 |
7. | Mali | $65,000,000 |
8. | South Sudan | $75,000,000 |
9. | Gabon | $80,000,000 |
10. | Chad | $82,210,000 |
