The joint military exercise 'African Lion 2026' concluded on May 8, 2026, in Cap Draâ, Morocco. The exercise was conducted under the high directives of King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR).
African Lion is an annual, multinational exercise led by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and hosted by Morocco. The 2026 edition involved over 7,000 personnel from Morocco, the United States, and several other partner nations, including Senegal, Ghana, and Tunisia.
The maneuvers focused on enhancing interoperability, counterterrorism operations, and crisis response capabilities. Training activities included live-fire exercises, medical assistance, and humanitarian aid coordination.
The closing ceremony was attended by senior military officials from participating countries. The exercise is part of ongoing security cooperation between Morocco and the United States, aimed at promoting stability in the region.
