A report released by a group, Think Security Africa, has revealed that about 35 per cent of African militaries are undertaking operations beyond normal peacetime activity and another 18 per cent are impacted by existential crises.

The latest report by Think Security Africa focused on military finance and steps needed to prevent a serious readiness crisis within African militaries.

The key findings of the report, which uses info-graphics and maps as visual aids, is that new funding priorities and approaches to resourcing African militaries are required.

According to the founder of Think Security Africa, Adunola Abiola, the report assesses and maps changes in Africa's defense environment and operational funding requirements.

He added: “If the rise in military operations in Africa continues,alongside rising budgetary uncertainties, militaries and donors will likely have to change funding priorities to enhance the sustainability of operations. In addition to this, militaries will have to cooperate more closely on the administrative and operational levels, and defense contractors will likely have to amend the way they market and supply.”