The African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) is a vital platform for African military leaders and U.S. Africa Command to collaborate on complex security challenges. Centered on empowering operationally independent partners, ACHOD focuses on coordinating security and enhancing stability across the continent. By advancing collective defense, the conference sets the conditions for economic investment and shared regional prosperity. ACHOD directly supports U.S. national security by promoting cost-effective, African-led solutions that minimize direct U.S. military involvement while enhancing global stability.
