Advertising Read more"We are seeing the rise of violent extremism in Western Africa, predominantly in the Sahel region," said General Stephen J. Townsend, commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM). Air, sea and land assault practiceAFRICOM, which is based in the German city of Stuttgart, is responsible for US military operations across Africa. More than 7,500 personnel from a dozen countries took part in the "African Lion" exercises, running from June 6 to 30, with operations in Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia. The Moroccan leg of the games were attended by military observers from NATO, the African Union and nearly 30 "partner countries", including for the first time Israel. Townsend said the exercise was "not focused on Algeria at all", but was about "increasing our skill as armies" to work together.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 01, 2022 11:40 UTC