Regional Centre on Small Arms-RECSA

RECSA continues to partner with Member States in the fight against illicit arms proliferation. Through collaborative efforts, we are strengthening policies, enhancing capacity, and implementing innovative solutions to achieve a peaceful and secure region. Together, we are making progress toward silencing the guns. #SilencingTheGuns #RECSA

?? “Knowledge is power, but implementation is key!” Trained officers from Kenya ????, Uganda ????, Tanzania ????, Ethiopia ????, Rwanda ????, Burundi ????, Eritrea ????, Somalia ???? and South Sudan ???? take these skills home and champion #PSSM reforms. By securing arms stockpiles, we advance #SDG16.4 to reduce illicit arms flows by 2030!Every secure stockpile is a step toward peace. ???

Celebrating Legacy & Impact ?? Today marks the successful close of the March 2025 Regional #PSSM Training in Nairobi! Since 2012, over 500 officers across RECSA Region have been equipped to secure stockpiles, silence guns, and safeguard the future. ???? #SilencingTheGuns #NairobiProtocol

Today marks the opening of the Regional Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) Training at HPSS! This March 2025 session concludes a training cycle that began in 2012. Grateful to BICC, the Government of Austria, @IPSTCKenya for their support. Proper stockpile management is key to preventing the diversion of weapons to non-state actors. RECSA with support from the Government of Austria have trained 469 students and 55 instructors since 2012 promoting international best practices in PSSM #PSSM #RECSA #CooperationToDisarm

RECSA and Austria have worked together since 2012 to build regional capacity in Physical Security and Stockpile Management. This training is a testament to our shared commitment to peace and security. #PSSM #RECSA #Collaboration Over 469 students and 55 instructors trained since 2012. The PSSM program has been a game-changer in promoting international best practices in stockpile management. Here’s to a safer, more secure region. #Milestone

The March 2025 PSSM training is officially open! Participants, engage and share your experiences to strengthen regional efforts in combating arms proliferation. Together, we can make a difference.

RECSA is honored to have hosted Ambassador Tobias Privitelli, Director of GICHD, for a courtesy call with our Mr. Betindji, RECSA Executive Secretary. The meeting reaffirmed our shared commitment to enhancing cooperation, particularly in strengthening the capacity of RECSA Member States to implement safe and secure ammunition management in line with IATG. Together, we are building a safer future! #RECSA #GICHD #AmmunitionManagement #IATG #Cooperation

?? The Training Workshop on Weapons and ammunition management was officially opened by Commissioner of Criminal Intelligence, CP Charles Mkumbo. He emphasized the critical role of citizens in reporting illegal firearms to police to enhance national & regional safety. ?? CP Mkumbo highlighted Tanzania’s ongoing collaboration with international partners to implement small arms control interventions, including adherence to global agreements to tackle transnational crime. #Security #Collaboration #Tanzania #GlobalSafety

?? RECSA, in collaboration with the United Republic of Tanzania National Focal Point on SALW and supported by VTF through ATT Secretariat, is hosting a 5-day training workshop for law Enforcement Agencies from police, customs, and criminal investigation units. The workshop aims to enhance awareness on weapons and ammunition management, aligning with the Arms Trade Treaty and related arms regulation instruments. #ArmsControl #RECSA #Tanzania

In Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), HE Claude Ramieux Bireau the Minister of Defense received a high-level delegation from the Regional Centre on Small Arms and Light Weapons (RECSA), led by Mr. Jacob Narengo, Secretary Internal Security, Kenya. The meeting focused on critical issues pertaining RECSA's mandate and the enhancement of defense forces' capabilities in the management and control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW). Key areas of discussion included: 1. Strengthening RECSA's Mandate: Both parties emphasized the importance of advancing RECSA's objectives in addressing the proliferation of SALW, which remains a priority for regional security and stability. 2. Capacity Building for Defense Forces: The delegations explored strategies to enhance the capacity of CAR's defense forces in the effective management and control of SALW, ensuring improved operational efficiency and security 3. Training for Stockpile Management Personnel:Special attention was given to the need for capacity-building initiatives for personnel responsible for stockpile management. This includes training programs aimed at improving the safety, security, and accountability of arms stockpiles. The discussions underscored the shared commitment of CAR and RECSA to strengthening regional security frameworks and addressing the challenges posed by the illicit circulation of small arms and light weapons. Both parties expressed their dedication to fostering collaboration and implementing practical measures to achieve these objectives. This meeting marks a significant step forward in reinforcing the partnership between CAR and RECSA, with a focus on sustainable solutions to enhance small arms control in the region.