Implications of Proliferation of Arms and Ammunition for West Africa Sub-Regional Development

Ph. D Amos Ojo Adedeji
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Ph. D Amos Ojo Adedeji: Peace and Development Studies, Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Ilorin

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2023, vol. 7, issue 10, 1374-1387

Abstract: The transfer of weapons and ammunition between non-state groups has grown significantly in West Africa. The consequences of these for regional security and their cross-border impacts have made it more likely that many other security issues would arise. The problem has gotten worse. In recent times and this raises questions about the sub-region’s security as a whole. The implication of proliferation of arms and ammunitions was examined qualitatively in this study. The research uses content analysis thereby limit the data to secondary data. The paper identified factors that motivate arms acquisition in the region, the most significant of which are unending conflicts and inability of governmental to control it. The work highlights the various efforts at eradicating the threat of the proliferation of illegal arms. The efforts were been hindered by a number of challenges namely lack of transparency, corruption on the part paramilitary officer, effect of globalization among others. The paper concludes and recommend more proactive response to curb the proliferation of arms and to maintain some level of security and a secure sub-region. An extensive strategy is advised to ensure the complete eradication of illegal dealing in arms.

Date: 2023
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