NACSA Engages Civil Society Organisations on Gun Amnesty Programme and Broader Initiatives to Reduce Illicit Firearms
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) on Thursday, 11th December 2025, convened a strategic meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) at its headquarters in Accra to strengthen cooperation on the ongoing Gun Amnesty Programme (GAP) and other national interventions aimed at curbing the proliferation of illicit firearms. The engagement brought together […]
Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Civilian Protection at the Second International EWIPA Conference
From November 18 to 20, 2025, Ghana, through the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), actively participated in the Second International Conference on the Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA) in San José, Costa Rica. The gathering brought together over 90 states, along […]
NACSA Commemorates International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) joins the global community to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, emphasising the urgent need to confront social, cultural, and security conditions that place women and girls at risk—especially in contexts where illicit weapons circulate. Violence against women is not […]
Ghana Launches National Training Programme Ahead of Operation KAFO VI
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), in collaboration with key national security and enforcement institutions, held a national training programme towards Operation KAFO VI at the Police Detective Training Academy, Tesano. This is a major cross-border initiative designed to combat the trafficking of illicit firearms and its growing link to terrorism and organized […]
NACSA Commemorates World Children’s Day with High-Level Stakeholder Engagement on Disarming the Alphabet
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) today convened a high-level national dialogue to commemorate World Children’s Day, focusing on the theme: “Disarming the Alphabet: Reforming Educational Content to Prevent Early Gun Familiarization.” The event brought together key institutions whose mandates influence child development, safety, and educational regulation, including the Ministry of Education, […]
Ghana Hosts ECOWAS Annual Coordination Meeting of National Commissions on Small Arms
ACCRA, 19TH November 2025 — Ghana, through the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) hosts the Annual Coordination Meeting of National Commissions on Small Arms for ECOWAS Member States — a three-day high-level meeting aimed at reviewing and harmonising national initiatives for the effective implementation of the ECOWAS Convention on Small Arms and Light […]
Ghana Declares Nationwide Gun Amnesty to Reduce Illicit Firearms in circulation
ACCRA, 18 NOVEMBER 2025 — At a press briefing at the Information Services Department, the Hon. Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak declared a nationwide Gun Amnesty which will be in effect from 1st December 2025 to 15th January 2026. He noted that the initiative comes after broad consultations with the Ghana Police Service, the National Commission on Small Arms […]
NACSA Sensitizes Students in Kumasi on Firearms and Security Awareness under the SALIENT Project
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) embarked on a sensitization tour in Kumasi, engaging students at both tertiary and basic school levels.
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.
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…