RECSA is an intergovernmental organization mandated to coordinate the implementation of the Nairobi Protocol across its 15 Member States
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๐น๐ฟ Encouraging progress in Tanzaniaโs national firearms amnesty: over 230 firearms have so far been voluntarily surrendered.
With 10 days remaining, the RECSA Secretariat commends the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania for sustaining this important momentum towards safer communities and a more peaceful region.
We continue to urge all holders of illicit firearms to act now: Salimisha Silaha Haramu.
Every firearm surrendered is a step towards #SilencingTheGuns and strengthening peace and security across our region.
@tanpol @AUC_PAPS
Regional Center on Small Arms retweeted
From fuelling armed conflicts to contributing to violence and insecurity, illicit firearms put lives at risk worldwide.
At #UNTOC2026, UNODC explores how stronger investigations, firearms tracing and international cooperation can help enforce UN arms embargoes.
At #UNTOC2026 in Vienna, RECSA Executive Secretary Mr. Jean-Pierre Betindji joined a @UNODC side event on strengthening implementation of UN arms embargoes through the Firearms Protocol and criminal justice responses.
He underscored the need to link weapons and ammunition management with criminal justice: effective marking, record-keeping and tracing can turn recovered weapons into evidence, identify diversion points, and help uncover illicit trafficking networks.
RECSAโs message: Mark it. Record it. Trace it. Prosecute it.
RECSA remains committed to working with Member States, UNODC and partners to strengthen accountability, prevent diversion and counter illicit arms trafficking across the region.
#RECSA #UNTOC2026 #UNODC #FirearmsProtocol #NairobiProtocol #ArmsControl #WAM
Regional Center on Small Arms retweeted
This week, Vienna is at the centre of global efforts to combat organized crime.
At #UNTOC2026, countries are discussing emerging threats and sharing experiences.
Catch highlights from the opening โฌ
Regional Center on Small Arms retweeted
#UNTOC26 kicked off today!
Every year, countless lives are lost to organized crime.
That's why countries are joining forces to strengthen the global response and protect those most at risk.
๐RECSA Executive Secretary, Mr. Jean Pierre Betindji is attending the 13th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.
As States seek to address how to close the gaps criminal networks exploit, disrupt their operations and strengthen cooperation, for RECSA, part of the solution is stopping the illicit flow of small arms and light weapons.
RECSAโs mandate under the Nairobi Protocol supports UNTOC and its Firearms Protocol in three ways:
๐น Closing gaps: harmonising national firearms laws and controls
๐น Disrupting operations: marking, record-keeping, tracing and secure stockpile management
๐น Strengthening cooperation: regional information sharing, cross-border coordination and law enforcement capacity-building
#UNTOC #FirearmsProtocol #NairobiProtocol, #SilencingTheGuns #ArmsControl #PeaceAndSecurity โ at Vienna, Austria
#UNTOC26 kicked off today!
Every year, countless lives are lost to organized crime.
That's why countries are joining forces to strengthen the global response and protect those most at risk.
๐ฐ๐ช Ouverture officielle ร Nairobi de la 3e Formation rรฉgionale SPGS destinรฉe aux รtats francophones membres de la RECSA !
๐ฅ 15 stagiaires | 6 pays
Un grand merci ร lโAutriche et ร HPSS pour leur soutien ร cette initiative de renforcement des capacitรฉs en sรฉcuritรฉ physique et gestion des stocks.
#SPGS #RECSA #HPSS #SALW
โAlmost all weapons begin in government ownership. Our primary responsibility is to safeguard them in line with international best practices and prevent their diversion to criminals and terrorists.โ
โ Director of Operations & Programmes, representing the RECSA Executive Secretary.
Strong stockpile management is essential to preventing the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW) and enhancing regional security.
#PSSM #SALW #RECSA #StockpileManagement
๐ OPENING CEREMONY UNDERWAY!
The Opening Ceremony of the 3rd Regional Physical Security & Stockpile Management (PSSM) Training is underway at HPSS, Nairobi.
The ceremony brings together the Commandant HPSS (Chief Guest), RECSA representatives, the Lead Facilitator and Senior PSSM Instructors.
๐ซ๐ท Training language: French
#PSSM #RECSA #StockpileManagement #SALW
๐ข TODAY | Official Opening!
The 3rd Regional Physical Security & Stockpile Management (PSSM) Training for RECSA French-speaking Member States and Bordering States officially opens today!
๐ Venue: HPSS, Nairobi, Kenya
๐๏ธ Date: 12 October 2026
Stay tuned for live updates as the training gets underway!
#PSSM #SALW #RECSA #RegionalSecurity
The RECSA Secretariat commends the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania for its leadership in arms control through the current national firearms amnesty (Sept 1 - Oct 31, 2026). This vital initiative reflects a strong commitment to regional peace and security. We join the Minister of Home Affairs in urging all illegal holders to "Salimisha Silaha Haramu" for a safer society. #silencingtheGun @tanpol
Regional Center on Small Arms retweeted
Thank you to everyone who stood with us yesterday as we launched Africa Amnesty Month 2026.
#AfricaAmnestyMonth #SilencingTheGuns
#SalimishaSilaha #OpenHandsSilentGuns
A snippet highlight from the launch.
Regional Center on Small Arms retweeted
Africa Amnesty Month 2026 is officially open!
Kenya has launched the month-long initiative at KSG-Kabete Camous in partnership with @Knfp_Info @recsasec @UN_Disarmament @UNODC @odaunrec @AUC_PAPS
#AfricaAmnestyMonth #SilencingTheGuns #OpenHandsSilentGuns
#SalimishaSilaha
Regional Center on Small Arms retweeted
๐ธ In Pictures: Highlights from the launch of Africa Amnesty Month 2026 in Kenya
#OpenHandsSilentGuns #AfricaAmnestyMonth #SilencingTheGuns #SalimishaSilaha
RECSA Secretariat welcomes Kenyaโs launch of Africa Amnesty Month 2026. We commend this bold step for voluntary surrender of illicit firearmsโno questions, no names. We urge all stakeholders to support. #AfricaAmnestyMonth #SilencingTheGuns #RECSA
It begins today!
Kenya launches Africa Amnesty Month 2026 - a month for the voluntary surrender of illicit firearms, no questions, no names.
Leo tunaanza. Fungua mkono. Nyamazisha bunduki.
#OpenHandsSilentGuns #AfricaAmnestyMonth #SilencingTheGuns #SalimishaSilaha
Regional Center on Small Arms retweeted
๐ก๐ฃ๐ฆ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ก๐ง ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐: ๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฆ ๐๐ง ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ ๐ข๐ก๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก
The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Douglas Kanja, has arrived at the Kenya School of Government in Lower Kabete for the commemoration of Africa Amnesty Month in Kenya.
Upon his arrival, the Inspector General was received by the Principal Deputy to the DIG-KPS, Mr.Patrick Tito,SAIG; the Director, Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Mr. Adamson Bungei SAIG; the Commandant, Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU), Mr. Godfrey Otunge SAIG; alongside other senior NPS officers.
Regional Center on Small Arms retweeted
The Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons @Knfp_Info is today participating in the launch of the African Union Amnesty Month initiative on the voluntary surrender of illicit firearms.
The initiative brings together national, regional and international partners to strengthen efforts against the illicit possession and circulation of small arms and light weapons, while promoting peace and responsible disarmament.
RECSA is proud to join @InteriorKE in commemorating Africa Amnesty Month in Kenya. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to reducing illicit small arms and promoting voluntary surrender as a pathway to safer, more peaceful and resilient communities. โ at Kabete, Kenya
Government representatives, national delegates, security agencies, RECSA & CSOs arriving at the Kenya School of Government -Kabete for the commemoration of Africa Amnesty Month in Kenya.
#OpenHandsSilentGuns #AfricaAmnestyMonth #SilencingTheGuns #SalimishaSilaha
