2024 Africa Amnesty Month (AAM) Report The 2024 Africa Amnesty Month (AAM), jointly implemented by the African Union (AU), UNODA, and RECSA, supported three beneficiary countries—Central African Republic, Djibouti, and Rwanda—in advancing efforts to curb the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW). The initiative contributes to the AU’s “Silencing the Guns by2024 Africa Amnesty Month (AAM) Report
18–21 November 2025 | Emara Hotel – Ole Sereni, Nairobi, Kenya The Regional Centre on Small Arms and Light Weapons (RECSA), in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) and with the support of the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), is pleased to announce the upcoming In-Person National FocalStrengthening Regional Peace and Security: Join Us for the Nairobi Protocol Review Conference
📍 Nairobi, 7–8 October 2025 RECSA convened a sub-regional training on the Harmonized Reporting Tool from 7–8 October 2025 in Nairobi. The workshop brought together experts and National Focal Point Coordinators from the Central African Republic (🇨🇫), Djibouti (🇩🇯), Ethiopia (🇪🇹), and Somalia (🇸🇴) to strengthen implementation of the Nairobi Protocol on illicit small armsRECSA Hosts Sub-Regional Training on the Harmonized Reporting Tool
Kampala, Uganda – October 2, 2025 The Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA), in partnership with the African Union, AUC Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uganda, is proud to announce the Continental Launch of Africa Amnesty Month 2025. The eventContinental Launch of Africa Amnesty Month 2025 Set for Uganda
Kampala, Uganda – October 2025 The Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA), alongside partners, marked a historic achievement during the launch of Africa Amnesty Month 2025 in Uganda. Speaking at the event, RECSA Executive Secretary Mr. Jean Pierre Betindji highlighted that more than 22,000 illicit firearms have been voluntarily surrendered and destroyed across 15 memberMilestone Achieved at the Launch of Africa Amnesty Month 2025 in Uganda
Kigali, Rwanda – October 2025 The Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) Secretariat has expressed its profound appreciation to H.E. Dr. Vincent Biruta, Minister of Interior of Rwanda and Chairperson of the RECSA Council of Ministers, for graciously hosting the RECSA delegation led by Executive Secretary Mr. Jean Pierre Betindji. This high-level engagement provided anRECSA Strengthens Regional Cooperation for Peace and Security Under Rwanda’s Leadership
Kampala, Uganda – October 2, 2025 A significant milestone in Africa’s journey towards peace and security was achieved today with the official launch of Africa Amnesty Month 2025 in Kampala, Uganda. The event was presided over by HE Rt. Hon. Rebecca A. Kadaga, underscoring the commitment of African leaders to the Silencing the Guns initiative.Launch of Africa Amnesty Month 2025 in Kampala Marks Major Step Towards Silencing the Guns
Mombasa, Kenya – The Regional Centre on Small Arms and Light Weapons (RECSA), in collaboration with Saferworld and the Security Research and Information Centre (SRIC), convened the Ninth Meeting of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) Expert Group from July 29-30, 2025. The two-day regional meeting, held at the Travellers Beach Hotel in Mombasa, brought togetherRegional meeting on ATT accession and implementation in East Africa
Nairobi, Kenya — June 2025Two decades since its adoption, the Nairobi Protocol remains a cornerstone of efforts to combat the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW) in the Great Lakes Region, the Horn of Africa, and Bordering States. Today, in the face of emerging threats including armed non-state actors and the misuseUNIDIR and RECSA Launch Comprehensive Review of the Nairobi Protocol
The Regional Centre on Small Arms and Light Weapons (RECSA) successfully concluded its 11th Council of Ministers Meeting from 9 to 13 June 2025 at Nairobi Safari Park, Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting convened Ministers and Plenipotentiaries from RECSA Member States, including the Republic of Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo,RECSA Concludes 11th Council Meeting in Nairobi