Africa faces mounting security challenges—from terrorism in the Sahel to instability in the Horn of Africa—that threaten regional stability and sustainable development. At this critical juncture, Africa’s Sovereign Development Trust (ASDT), led by The Ndege Group, proposes a Unified African Defence Force (UADF) to bolster continental security and enhance African sovereignty. Building on the African Standby Force (ASF), UADF offers rapid crisis response, resource sharing, and a symbol of autonomy, reducing reliance on external interventions. This aligns with the Trust’s mission to link security with development, protecting initiatives like our flagship investment suite in aerospace and trade infrastructure. Holding the intellectual property for this strategic vision, we invite sovereigns and ministries of foreign affairs to collaborate in shaping a safer, more prosperous Africa.