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PROLIFERATION OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS IN AFRICA: CAUSE OR EFFECT?

Authors: OGU Michael

Publication Type: Journal article

Journal: International Political Science Association

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The transfer of small arms and ammunitions among non-state actors within the state has become big merchandise in Africa. The implications of these for national security as well as its cross-border effects have heightened the possibility of many other security challenges and undermined the ability of government to fulfill their constitutional security mandate. Consequently, increased terrorist activities in much of Africa have not been a question of nuclear attacks, rather those of arms and ammunitions.

This study qualitatively interrogated the proliferation of small arms and light weapons as being both the cause and effect of the security situation on the African continent. The paper concludes that the response to proliferation of small arms and light weapons should be more national than regional or international. It also argues that there is a lot more to be done on the part of citizens, and especially law enforcement officers, as well as the government institutions to ensure that the illicit transfer of Small Arms and Light Weapons is reduced to its barest minimum and the security situation in Africa is improved.

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OGU,M. . (2014). PROLIFERATION OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS IN AFRICA: CAUSE OR EFFECT?, 7 (), 1-1.

OGU,M. . "PROLIFERATION OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS IN AFRICA: CAUSE OR EFFECT?" 7, no (), (2014): 1-1.

OGU,M. and . (2014). PROLIFERATION OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS IN AFRICA: CAUSE OR EFFECT?, 7 (), pp1-1.

OGUM, . PROLIFERATION OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS IN AFRICA: CAUSE OR EFFECT?. 2014, 7 ():1-1.

OGU,Michael , . "PROLIFERATION OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS IN AFRICA: CAUSE OR EFFECT?", 7 . (2014) : 1-1.

O.Michael , "PROLIFERATION OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS IN AFRICA: CAUSE OR EFFECT?" vol.7, no., pp. 1-1, 2014.

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