Ethiopia leading purchaser of U.S Arms and Services in Sub-Saharan Africa (CRS Report for Congress)

Ethiopia is a leading purchaser of U.S Arms and Services in Sub-Saharan Africa according to a report released by Congressional Research Service. In 2006, Ethiopia has concluded a $9 million US Arms and services deal, making it a top client of US arms and services in Sub-Saharan Africa, followed by Uganda, Chad and Kenya. $3 Million in US Arms and services were already delivered to Ethiopia in 2006, the report shows.

From 1999-2002, Ethiopia received $7 Million in U.S. Defense Articles and
Services, and from 2003-2006, the number was $10 million.

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