African Journal of
Political Science and International Relations

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pol. Sci. Int. Relat.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0832
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPSIR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 405

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The role of small arms and light weapons proliferation in African conflicts

Ayuba, Caleb
  • Ayuba, Caleb
  • Defense and Security Studies, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Okafor, Gerald
  • Okafor, Gerald
  • Defense and Security Studies, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Abuja, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 02 November 2014
  •  Accepted: 29 January 2015
  •  Published: 31 March 2015

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