Collaboration key in fight against terror, protecting critical infrastructure
The Fifth Nairobi Caucus has convened to discuss strategies for protecting critical infrastructure and public spaces from evolving terror threats. Government officials and international stakeholders are emphasizing the importance of intelligence sharing and public sensitization to combat modern cyber-terrorism and physical attacks.
Why it matters
As critical infrastructure becomes increasingly digitized, international cooperation is essential to prevent large-scale disruptions to public services and economic stability.
Collaboration and sensitization of citizens have been named as key areas where governments can leverage on in the fight against terror and in protecting critical infrastructure. According to participants of the Fifth Nairobi Caucus on combating terrorism which is taking place in Nairobi, terrorism is evolving by the day with technological changes and terror groups have also increased their targets. The caucus brings together over 200 participants from 24 Member States, alongside 11 representatives of regional organizations, United Nations entities, international partners and other stakeholders. The two-day event which began on September 7, 2026, will run under the theme "Protecting Critical Infrastructure Systems and Public Spaces from Terrorism" is looking for areas in which member nations can deepen their sharing of intelligence for the prevention of attacks of such nature.
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