"States in sub-Saharan #Africa increased their #arms imports by 13% compared with 2016–20...in 2021–25.
The three largest recipients were #Nigeria #16%, #Senegal 8.8%.. #Mali 8.0%"
The three largest suppliers were:
#China, 22%
#Russia 12%
#Türkiye 11%
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From 9 March 2026 the freely available SIPRI Arms Transfers Database includes updated data on transfers of major arms for 1950–2025. Based on the new data, this fact sheet presents key trends in arms ...
