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    Silence the Gun in Africa:
    (2021) Idris, Ridwan Tosho; Alabi, Salihu Hammed
    Abstract The proliferation of small and light weapons (SALW) in Africa has greatly affected the security and safety of the people, leading to thousands of deaths, the displacement of populations, and economic losses. However, the African Union (AU) has responded to this situation through the initiative of silencing the guns and consolidating peace in Africa. This paper examines the SALW challenges in Africa and the AU's Response. It adopts a qualitative method, relying on secondary sources of data from the available literature, official documents, and press releases on the SALW and AU Framework. The study reveals that to some extent, the AU has recorded some progress in achieving successful conflict resolution and peace agreements in South Sudan, the Central African Republic, and Ethiopia, among others. The establishment of 'Africa Amnesty Month' also demonstrates the commitment to combat SALW in Africa. However, AU still faces some challenges with regard to the implementation of this initiative, such as inadequate financial and human resources, reliance on external support, and lack of political will. The study recommends, among others, that the collaborative mechanism should be put in place among various stakeholders, with unified political commitment to achieve sustainable peace in Africa.