Information on "Armaments" and "Western Africa"
April 2012
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Apr 2012
A National Survey of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Côte d’Ivoire
Author: Savannah de Tessières
Publisher: Small Arms Survey
Sub-regional instability, conflict, the emergence of armed groups, the deterioration of law and order, and armed criminality have all contributed to the proliferation and illicit circulation of small arms and light weapons in Côte d’Ivoire. More on «A National Survey of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Côte d’Ivoire»
April 2011
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Apr 2011
Scraping the Barrell: The Trade in Surplus Ammunition
Author: Pierre Gobinet, Claudio Gramizzi
Publisher: Small Arms Survey
This paper discusses the impact transfer controls have in the trade of surplus ammunition by drawing on recent case studies. More on «Scraping the Barrell: The Trade in Surplus Ammunition»
October 2010
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18 Oct 2010
A Critical Assessment of Security Challenges in West Africa
Author: Issaka K Souare
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This paper aims to appraise and map the security challenges that have faced West African countries since independence, focusing in particular on the period after 1990. More on «A Critical Assessment of Security Challenges in West Africa» -
18 Oct 2010
Une évaluation critique des défis de la sécurité en Afrique de l’Ouest
Author: Issaka K Souaré
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
L’objectif de cette étude est de dresser la carte et d’évaluer la complexité des défis de la sécurité en Afrique de l’Ouest depuis l’indépendance, avec une emphase particulière sur la période d’après 1990. More on «Une évaluation critique des défis de la sécurité en Afrique de l’Ouest»
May 2009
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May 2009
Air Transport and Destabilizing Commodity Flows
Author: Hugh Griffiths, Mark Bromley
Publisher: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
This report presents ways that existing EU mechanisms and empirically proven programs can be adapted and applied with minimal cost and effort to address some of the most pressing security threats facing the world today. More on «Air Transport and Destabilizing Commodity Flows»
April 2009
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Apr 2009
Arms Transfers to Central, North and West Africa
Author: Pieter D Wezeman
Publisher: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
This paper provides an overview of arms transfers to and within Central, North and West Africa. More on «Arms Transfers to Central, North and West Africa»
January 2009
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2009
Conflict Trends, Issue 1 (2009)
Author: Jenny Theron, Brian Wilson, Rachel Stohl, Doug Tuttle, Issaka K Souaré, Christy McConnell, Tendaiwo Peter Maregere, Grace Maina
Publisher: African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)
This publication covers social, political and economic issues facing various African states, from dispute resolution to post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation. More on «Conflict Trends, Issue 1 (2009)»
January 2008
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2008
The Complex Dynamics of Small Arms in West Africa
Author: Kerstin Vignard, Ndioro Ndiaye, Francis Langumba Keili, Cyriaque Pawoumotom Agnekethom, Anatole Ayissi, Thelma Ekiyor,
Publisher: United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)
This publication examines issues surrounding small arms and light weapons (SALW) in West Africa. More on «The Complex Dynamics of Small Arms in West Africa»
December 2007
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Dec 2007
Small Arms, Armed Violence,and Insecurity in Nigeria
Author: Jennifer M Hazen, Jonas Horner
Publisher: Small Arms Survey
This publication discusses issues related to insecurity, armed violence and the proliferation of illicit arms in Nigeria since democracy was restored in 1999. More on «Small Arms, Armed Violence,and Insecurity in Nigeria»
October 2006
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Oct 2006
Civilians, Guns and Peace Processes: Approaches and Possibilities
Author: Cate Buchanan, Mireille Widmer
Publisher: Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD Centre)
This briefing paper provides an overview of one particular dimension of disarmament: guns in the hands of civilians. More on «Civilians, Guns and Peace Processes: Approaches and Possibilities»


