MINISTER FOR THE INTERIOR COMMITS TO PASSING THE NATIONAL ARMS BILL INTO LAW
Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed – Mubarak reiterated Government’s commitment to pass the National Arms Bill into law by the end of this year. A statement he made during the Government Accountability Series that was held at the Jubilee house on Monday.
New Governing Board of the Small Arms Commission Inaugurated
The Minister for the Interior has inaugurated a new Governing Board for the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) at a ceremony held on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The newly constituted Board, chaired by Hon. Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi-Dorani, comprises professionals with…
2025 FIRST QUARTER GUN INCIDENCE REPORT
Gun violence remains a pressing concern in Ghana, and our latest Open Source Gun Incidence Report (OGI) for Q1 2025 reveals alarming statistics. The Ashanti Region has recorded the highest number of gun-related violence incidents, highlighting the need for sustained efforts to address this issue. As a nation, we must prioritize effective gun control by swiftly reviewing…
UNOWAS Representative Pays Courtesy Visit to NACSA
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) was honoured to host Lt. Col. Frederick Oppong Essel, a Military Advisor from the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) during a courtesy visit to the Commission. The visit focused on discussions regarding the challenges of illicit arms proliferation in Ghana, […]
FOSTERING PEACE THROUGH EDUCATION: NACSA AND PEACE COUNCIL ENGAGE OVER 3,800 STUDENTS AT OKESS
On June 12, 2025, the Ashanti Regional Office of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), in collaboration with the National Peace Council, held a public education and sensitization exercise at Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School (OKESS) in Kumasi. The event brought together over 3,800 students and staff for an impactful engagement […]
NACSA IN COLLABORATION WITH BORDER SECURITY AGENCIES SUCCESSFULLY INTERCEPTS EXPLOSIVES AT SEGBE BORDER
In a major step toward curbing the illicit movement of arms and ammunition, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), in collaboration with key security and intelligence agencies, supported the successful interception of suspected explosives at …
The Small Arms Commission Convenes Stakeholder Engagement with Ghana’s Transport Sector
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) convened key stakeholders from across the transport industry at its headquarters for a critical engagement aimed at strengthening the sector’s role in preventing the illicit movement of arms.
Operation KAFO VI Planning Meeting Closes with Renewed Commitment to Curb Cross-Border Firearms Trafficking in West Africa
The KAFO VI Regional Planning Meeting concluded on 29th May, in Accra after three days of strategic dialogue, planning and collaboration among national focal points, regional experts and international partners committed to strengthening responses to cross-border firearms trafficking in West Africa.
GHANA TO HOST HIGH-LEVEL REGIONAL PLANNING MEETING FOR OPERATION KAFO VI TO TACKLE FIREARMS TRAFFICKING IN WEST AFRICA
Ghana, through the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), is set to host a Regional Planning Meeting for Operation KAFO VI from May 27 to 29, 2025, bringing together representatives from Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Togo, and Ghana. Organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) through its Global […]
Dr. Adam Bonaa Named Chair of Key UN Arms Control Agency
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons proudly announces that its Acting Executive Secretary, Dr. Adam Alhassan Adamu Bonaa, has been appointed as the Chair of the Diversion Information Exchange Forum (DIEF) under the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). This milestone was confirmed by the president of the Eleventh Conference of States Parties (CSP11), […]