National Legislation and the Illicit Circulation of Weapons

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Focusing on the global concern of small arms and light weapons (SALW), this book examines the impact of various United Nations initiatives and regional conventions in Africa, including significant protocols from SADC, Nairobi, and ECOWAS. It highlights the ECOWAS Moratorium as a pioneering response to SALW issues. The author delves into the relationship between national legislation and the illicit circulation of SALW, analyzing case studies from Côte d'Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of Congo through documentary research and interviews with key stakeholders.