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Africa: political and economic problems in sub-Saharan Africa have created an increasingly awkward defence market. Conflicts and insurgencies encourage high defence spending, but international pressure is seeking to reduce these conflicts. (Complete Guide).
Armada International, June, 2002
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The potential end of the Unita insurgency in Angola should see a reduction of defence expenditure in that country, a process that could be enhanced if Angola was able to withdraw from the Congo. On the other hand, increasing oil revenues in the Sudan will allow that country to increase spending to fight its war in Southern Sudan.
It is these wars and insurgencies that encourage unsustainable levels of defence spending. Uganda is embroiled in the Congo conflict, but also finds itself defending its northern borders from incursions by Sudan. Ethiopia has fought Eritrea over a ...
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