Regional Centre on Small Arms - RECSA

Regional Centre on Small Arms - RECSA The Regional Centre on Small Arms in the Great Lakes Region, the Horn of Africa and Bordering States.

At , RECSA Executive Secretary Jean-Pierre Betindji highlighted important progress made by RECSA Member States in addre...
03/06/2026

At , RECSA Executive Secretary Jean-Pierre Betindji highlighted important progress made by RECSA Member States in addressing the illicit trade and misuse of small arms and light weapons.
✅ Launch of the RECSA Regional Scorecard to measure implementation of the Nairobi Protocol and strengthen accountability.
✅ Adoption of a Regional Roadmap to guide coordinated and results-oriented action.
✅ Ongoing review of the Nairobi Protocol to ensure it remains responsive to emerging threats.
These milestones reflect the continued commitment of Member States to strengthen legislation, improve fi****ms marking and record-keeping, enhance stockpile management, and promote cross-border cooperation.
However, evolving security challenges require sustained support and partnership. RECSA calls on States and partners to invest in capacity-building for marking, tracing, record-keeping, stockpile management, and the destruction of surplus fi****ms.
As emphasized by Mr. Betindji:
"Such cooperation remains essential if we are to collectively prevent diversion, combat illicit trafficking and sustain peace and security in our region and beyond."
Together, we can build safer and more secure communities across the region.

At under the , RECSA stands with Member States in strengthening collective action against the illicit trade and misus...
02/06/2026

At under the , RECSA stands with Member States in strengthening collective action against the illicit trade and misuse of small arms and light weapons.
Kenya highlighted key progress made in: • Strengthening national legislation
• Enhancing border control measures
• Investing in community-based prevention programmes
• Improving reporting and transparency mechanisms
Kenya 🇰🇪 also reaffirmed its strong commitment to multilateralism and shared responsibility in promoting peace and security.

🌍 Kigali | A standout moment at today's Technical Advisory Committee Meeting — Conflict Armament Research (CAR) presen...
27/05/2026

🌍 Kigali |

A standout moment at today's Technical Advisory Committee Meeting — Conflict Armament Research (CAR) presentation on Conventional Ammunition & tracing of illicit weapons and ammunition, reinforcing the law-enforcement perspectives that guide our collective response under the .

Operational expertise shaping regional policy. 💡

🌍 At our 17th Technical Advisory Committee Meeting in Kigali, we welcomed Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian D...
27/05/2026

🌍 At our 17th Technical Advisory Committee Meeting in Kigali, we welcomed Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining - GICHD -AMAT to present on the Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management (GFA) — a key step toward stronger regional preparedness ahead of the 2027 Meeting of States.

🚨 LIVE from Kigali – The 1st Session of the RECSA 17th TAC Meeting is officially open!In his remarks, Jean Pierre Betind...
25/05/2026

🚨 LIVE from Kigali – The 1st Session of the RECSA 17th TAC Meeting is officially open!

In his remarks, Jean Pierre Betindji, the RECSA Executive Secretary underscored the importance of regional cooperation in addressing the persistent problem of illicit small arms. As the RECSA region reflects on progress under the current Strategic Plan and prepares for the next phase, Member States were encouraged to strengthen collaboration and advance practical solutions through the spirit of the .
“ _Through unity of purpose in the true spirit of the Nairobi Protocol, we can turn shared challenges into opportunities for greater cooperation and impact.”_

With Rwanda National Police – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉
23/05/2026

With Rwanda National Police – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

RECSA 17th Technical Advisory Committee Meeting 🛡️We are gathering in Kigali, Rwanda, for a week of strategic technical ...
14/05/2026

RECSA 17th Technical Advisory Committee Meeting 🛡️

We are gathering in Kigali, Rwanda, for a week of strategic technical dialogue (May 25th - 29th, 2026).

17ème REUNION DU COMITE CONSULTATIF TECHNIQUE DU RECSA
الاجتماع السابع عشر للجنة الاستشارية الفنية للمركز الإقليمي للأسلحة الصغيرة

Together with our 15 member states, we remain committed to the goal of "Cooperating to Disarm." Follow us for highlights from the summit!
Rwanda National Police

Two decades ago, the Nairobi Protocol was signed to combat the illicit trade of small arms and light weapons (SALW) in t...
26/03/2026

Two decades ago, the Nairobi Protocol was signed to combat the illicit trade of small arms and light weapons (SALW) in the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa.

A new 20-year "Scorecard" report reveals how far we’ve come. From just a handful of coordination offices in 2005 to established National Focal Points in every member state today, the region has significantly strengthened its security frameworks.

Key Achievements:
🔹 More robust national laws governing the life-cycle of weapons.
🔹 Widespread marking of state-owned arms to prevent diversion.
🔹 Improved stockpile management and physical security.

The Road Ahead:
Despite these wins, illicit weapons still circulate, and new threats like 3D-printed fi****ms and improvised drones are emerging. The report calls for a renewed political commitment to align the Protocol with modern global standards.
Ministry of Interior and National Administration Rwanda National Police

👇 Read the full report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wzRBrBXCBJIpKoXuymgJig-2SvnbuIQ2/view?usp=drive_link

Cross Smith, representing the United Kingdom High Commission in Kenya, acknowledged the progress made in strengthening r...
25/03/2026

Cross Smith, representing the United Kingdom High Commission in Kenya, acknowledged the progress made in strengthening regional legislation and implementation of small arms control measures. She emphasized that emerging challenges, including evolving weapons technologies and porous borders, require coordinated, transnational responses to effectively address the changing security landscape.


Ministry of Interior and National Administration Rwanda National Police United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research

25/03/2026

After 20 years of the Nairobi Protocol, how far has implementation come? 🌍

Our new study with the Regional Centre on Small Arms - RECSA reviews implementation across 13 Member States and 16 thematic areas, highlighting progress, challenges and priorities to inform future guidelines.

We thank the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for their support.

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