ABSTRACT : The This article is framed within the urgent need for African military forces to effectively address the complexities of leading and participating in multinational military operations across the continent. The central research question that shapes this study is: What should the military doctrine for African forces entail in order to ensure seamless collaboration within multinational operations while safeguarding African interests? The article seeks to explore the formulation of a military doctrine that aligns with African interests while embracing the realities of multinational interventions. To achieve this, the study draws on theoretical insights into military doctrines, multinational military operations, and humanistic values intrinsic to African societies, providing a comprehensive framework to support the argument. By examining pre-colonial African military traditions, the humanistic and collaborative nature of contemporary military engagements, and the quest for a doctrine rooted in Africa’s values, the research uncovers several critical findings. One of the primary conclusions is that Africa has developed a substantial body of indigenous military knowledge over centuries. This heritage offers a solid foundation for formulating an endogenous military doctrine, specifically designed to serve the needs of African people. Such a doctrine would be underpinned by key principles, including people-centredness, adaptability, collective responsibility, affordability, and institutionalization, ensuring that African humanistic values and continental policies are at the heart of strategic decision-making and operational execution. The article suggests that an African-focused military doctrine, built on these foundational principles, could significantly enhance the effectiveness of African forces in multinational contexts while ensuring that interventions remain aligned with the continent’s humanistic values. In light of these findings, several practical recommendations are offered for the development and institutionalization of this doctrine.