Accra, Ghana – The surge in the proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) is dramatically reshaping the dynamics of illicit trafficking in the ECOWAS region. With flows intensifying and a diverse array of actors involved, including terrorist and violent extremist groups, Ghana is stepping up its…
In a collaborative effort to bolster Ghana’s fight against cross-border illicit trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons joined forces with the Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) and the Bundeswehr Verification Centre. Fifteen (15) officers from…
In an effort to combat the menace of illicit arms trafficking, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) executed a comprehensive public education and awareness campaign on illicit arms trafficking. The initiative took place at the G.P.R.T.U branches of Kpando, Peki, and Mali G.P.R.T.U transport…
In a proactive move to curb the proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), the Commission has initiated an extensive awareness campaign targeting second cycle institutions in the Northern Region. Led by Program Officer Douglaus Koku-Annu, a team from the Commission’s Northern Regional Office collaborated with the…
Ghana is on a vital mission to fortify national security by countering the looming threat of Improvised Explosives Devices (IEDs), In West Africa and the Sahel region, the use of IEDs has seen a dramatic escalation since 2012, resulting in mounting casualties among civilians, defense and security forces,…
The Government of Ghana through the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons in collaboration with the Small Arms Survey is organizing a workshop focused on Counter-IED Preparedness and Response Capability Maturity Model Self-Assessment. The workshop scheduled from October 4th to October 6th in Accra, marks a…
Accra, Ghana- In a significant development for security and law enforcement agencies, Mr. Samuel W. Yeboah, Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) delivered a statement during the “Standard Procedures for the Management of Seized, Found, Recovered Weapons and Ammunition” training session…
His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council appealed to citizens not to acquire arms through illegal means. The King made the call during a courtesy call on him by a delegation from the National Commission on Small…
In a significant step towards combatting gun proliferation and gender-based gun violence, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons recently partnered with the Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA) to organize an impactful interface meeting. The meeting brought together Civil Society Organisation (CSOs) operating…
In a momentous ceremony held last Friday, the second batch of officers from the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons completed their training at the Ghana Immigration Academy, Assin Fosu. The event served as the government’s unwavering dedication to tackling the pressing issue of the proliferation…