NACSA Marks Historic Milestone with First International Womenβs Day for Peace and Disarmament Commemoration
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) has successfully commemorated the International Womenβs Day for Peace and Disarmament for the first time in the history of the Commission, marking a major institutional milestone in advancing womenβs inclusion in peacebuilding, disarmament and security efforts in Ghana. Held under the theme, β Women and […]
NACSA Hosts Africa Regional Workshop on Strengthening Civilian Protection from Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas
NACSA, in collaboration with key national and international partners, is hosting the Africa Regional Workshop on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA) in Accra from 14th to 15th April 2026. Co-hosted with the Republic of Austria and supported by partners including Article 36 and the Foundation […]
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26th March 2026, Bundase Training Camp, Ghana – A significant step toward strengthening Ghanaβs national stockpile management was marked with the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a modern armoury at the Army Peace Operations Training School in Bundase. The project is being facilitated by NACSA in collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces with funding […]
Two-day orientation programme for newly recruited officers and National Service Personnel
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) held a two-day orientation programme for newly recruited officers and National Service Personnel to familiarise them with the Commissionβs mandate, core functions and ongoing operations. The orientation formed part of NACSAβs commitment to building a knowledgeable and responsive team to support Ghanaβs efforts in preventing […]
Ghana Holds National Consultation on Protecting Civilians from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA)
ACCRA, GHANA β 18 February 2026 β Ghana has convened its first National Consultation on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA) in Accra. The half-day meeting, organised by the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) in partnership with the Foundation for Security and […]
PULL-OUT SERVICE FOR MR. LAUD O. AFFRIFAH, ESQ, OUTGOING DEPUTY COMPTROLLER-GENERAL OF GIS
A colourful pull-out ceremony was held for Mr. Laud O. Affrifah, Esq, the Outgoing Deputy Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) in charge of operations on Monday, 16th February, 2026. Mr. Affrifah who also served as a Board Member of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) brings his 33 years […]
Ghana Advances Gender-Responsive Leadership in Arms Control
From 29β30 January 2026, Ghana through the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons participated in the ATT Womenβs Leadership Workshop at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), hosted by the Permanent Mission of Latvia in partnership with Control Arms. The workshop brought together women leaders, policymakers, and practitioners to strengthen leadership capacities […]
NACSA Strengthens Partnership with Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission to Promote Peace and Community Safety
As part of its mandate to prevent the proliferation and misuse of illicit arms through public education and stakeholder engagement, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons paid a courtesy call on the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission at its headquarters in Accra on 29 January 2026. The engagement formed part of the Commissionβs broader […]
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Weβre thrilled to announce that popular youth influencer and peace advocate Abubakar Saddick (Cyborg PU) has joined the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) as an Ambassador for the Gun Amnesty Programme! During his visit to NACSA, Cyborg reflected on his past actions, expressing regret for publicly displaying a firearm and discharging ammunition. He […]
National Chief Imam Becomes an Ambassador for the Gun Amnesty Programme
The Gun Amnesty Train made a stop in Fadema, Accra, when the sensitization team paid a courtesy call on His Eminence, the National Chief Imam. During the visit, the team, led by Dr. Adam Bonaa, Executive Secretary of the Commission, briefed His Eminence on the Gun Amnesty Programme (GAP) and the progress made since the […]