Essikado, Western Region – The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), with the support of the Saving Lives Entity fund (SALIENT) and in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Office for Drug and Crime (UNODC), has concluded a three-day…
As part of the nationwide public education campaign to highlight the dangers of small arms proliferation, change societal attitudes, and build zero tolerance towards illegal small armspossession and trafficking dubbed Silence the Gun, Save a Life campaign, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons embarked on a two day community engagements in Aflao. Known for its vibrant trade and…
Aflao, Ghana — Border regions are emerging as critical battlegrounds in the fight against organized crime, particularly the trafficking of small arms. These vulnerable zones are frequently exploited by criminal networks, taking advantage of gaps in security and a lack of coordination among agencies. To address this escalating threat,…
TEMA, GHANA – The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons has organized a three-day capacity-building workshop for border officials at Tema Port, aimed at bolstering the capability of border authorities to detect, identify, trace, record, and prosecute cases of illicit arms trafficking. As one of the largest ports in…
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), organized a two-day capacity-building and training workshop in Elubo, Western Region. The workshop aimed to enhance the capabilities of state…
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The acquisition and possession of firearms have significant psychological implications for individuals and communities alike. Understanding the motivations behind gun ownership is essential for policymakers, law enforcement agencies, mental health professionals and the general public as a whole. This article explores the psychology of gun acquisition and possession…
Representatives of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), spearheaded by the West Africa Network on Small Arms and Light Weapons (WAANSA) Ghana, have convened in Accra for a 3-day workshop aimed at enhancing advocacy and lobbying capacities for legal reforms in small arms in Ghana. The objective of the workshop…
Accra, Ghana – A 2-day workshop aimed at addressing the evolving threats posed by the illicit proliferation Advanced Conventional Weapons (ACW) and Private Military Companies (PMCs) activities in Africa has concluded successfully. Organized by the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons in partnership with the Halo…