Small Arms and Light Weapons

Incremental Steps Towards the International Small Arms Control Standards

Peace and Security Department (2019-08)

Poor weapons storage will not result in a catastrophic event such as an explosion if ammunition is not present. It may, however, increase the risk that weapons are stolen and used illegally. International best practice for ...
African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace & Security Launches Africa Amnesty Month 2021

AU Political Affairs Peace and Security Department (2021-09-01)

Statement of H.E. Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, to launch the #AfricaAmnestyMonth, 01 September 2021. #Silencingtheguns
Weapons Compass: Mapping Illicit Small Arms Flow in Africa

AU-Small Arms Survey (2019-01)

In an effort to provide AU policy organs and member states with more comprehensive and updated analysis, the AU Commission partnered with the Small Arms Survey in undertaking a regional mapping of illicit arms flows. This ...