Category: News & Updates

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 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…

As part of its efforts to promote the safe and secure management of Small Arms and Light Weapons and Ammunition, the European Union (EU), in collaboration with its implementing partner, the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), has developed an internationally recognized Arms and Ammunition Management Validation…

In a significant move towards addressing the rising concern of gun-related incidents in Ghana, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) on 17th May 2024 paid a courtesy call to the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Ghana (UG). This…