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 lowest military spending countries in Africa.
| Rank | Country | Defense budget |
| 1. | Liberia | $12 million |
| 2. | Central African Republic | $41.45 million |
| 3. | Benin | $75 million |
| 4. | Eritrea | $100 million |
| 5. | Madagascar | $110 million |
| 6. | Zimbabwe | $141.85 million |
| 7. | Mauritania | $190 million |
| 8. | Sierra Leone | $242.44 million |
| 9. | Niger | $250 million |
| 10. | Zambia | $262.77 million |
