If all nations do away with covetousness, there will be no fear of wars. And without the fear of wars, there is no need to keep standing armies. The money saved from the standing armies could then be used to buy the required sophisticated equipment and train personnel to handle natural disasters. Costa Rica, such a small country as it is, has wisely abolished its standing army. It now lives in peace, and is using its resources only for the social and economic benefit of its citizens.
African countries can do the same.
It is possible to beat our swords into ploughshares, and our spears into pruning hooks - if only we will do away with greed, covetousness and dishonesty. Then, the money Africa and the world are spending on standing armies could be used for contingency plans for natural disasters. Such preparedness will ensure more success in rescue efforts, because personnel and equipment will be on hand at the scene in a matter of minutes, before help comes from other countries. Many more people could be saved than we are doing now. I think the provision of rescue service for natural disasters should be the priority of every government.