illicit arms trade Stories

Uganda, AU destroy illicit firearms to curb proliferation of small weapons
XINHUA  |  Oct 04, 2025

The exercise was part of the ninth Africa Amnesty Month, observed under the theme "Safer Communities through Voluntary Disarmament".

AU meeting on voluntary surrender of illicit arms opens in Uganda
XINHUA  |  Oct 03, 2025

The meeting brings together representatives of the AU, the East African Community, the United Nations, civil society, youth, women's groups, the media...

Voluntary disarmament gaining momentum in North Rift, at least 100 firearms surrendered
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 20, 2025

The latest cache of 19 additional firearms, 109 rounds of assorted ammunition, and one rifle grenade was handed over to security officers in Kerio Val...

Dealers in precious metals given until April 11 to register with Financial Reporting Centre
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 04, 2025

Kenya was placed on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list in February last year due to weaknesses in combating money laundering, terroris...

Government calls for enhanced measures to tackle illicit arms trade
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2024

He emphasised the need to bolster coordination and improve information sharing to combat the proliferation of small arms and light weapons effectively...

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