The combined Moroccan-American exercise “African Lion 2024” wrapped up on Friday at Cap Draa (north of Tan-Tan), with air and ground military maneuvers involving units from the Moroccan and US armed forces. General Langley told the press after the air and ground maneuvers that Exercise African Lion is a pioneering multinational exercise that facilitates regional cooperation and partnerships between the various participants. He added that this year is very special as it marks the 20th anniversary of the “African Lion” exercise involving Moroccan and international partners to establish constructive regional cooperation and reinforce mutual support. Colonel Mike Weinsman, of the US forces, said that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the African Lion exercise, which began as a small exercise between Morocco and the United States and has now become the largest maneuver on the African continent. The program for the 20th edition of the “African Lion 2024” exercise included joint land, sea and air tactical exercises, both day and night, a Special Forces Exercise and operations for airborne forces, as well as a “Task Force” operational planning exercise.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 02, 2024 00:36 UTC