Africa and Its Disarmament Complexities

The complexity that the African continent is faced with regarding disarmament is deeply rooted in the inability to curb small arms and light weapons trafficking, which has fuelled various conflicts through misuse by state and non-state actors. Despite regional initiatives and civil society projects, arms proliferation and misuse are rising. It can be viewed from the perspective that some West African states have liberalised gun possession laws, arming paramilitary groups, which often facilitate arms diffusion, an unintended consequence. Also, the inability and fragmentation of West African States have limited the capacity of states to enforce a clear boundary between illicit and legal markets.

In light of the above, this policy brief analyses the webinar on disarmament complexities in Africa and proposes key measures to address these challenges effectively.

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