U.S. Military Personnel Reported Missing in Morocco
Two American soldiers participating in the military exercises known as "African Lion 2026" have been reported missing as of Saturday night in a training area located in southern Morocco. According to the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), which is based in Stuttgart, Germany, the soldiers went missing "near the Cap Draa training area, close to the city of Tan Tan, Morocco, on May 2, 2026."
In response to the situation, the U.S., Morocco, and other nations involved in the African Lion expedition have promptly launched coordinated search and rescue operations, utilizing ground, air, and maritime resources. The military command released a statement emphasizing that the incident is still under investigation while search efforts continue. Their primary focus remains on the military personnel involved and their families during this challenging time.
Details and Ongoing Investigations
The Royal Armed Forces of Morocco (FAR) provided additional information through their Facebook account, indicating that the soldiers disappeared at approximately 9:00 PM local time in a cliff area at Cap Draa. They confirmed that investigations have been initiated to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident, as reported by Efe. This year’s edition of the African Lion military exercises, the largest annual training operation in Africa led by the United States, commenced on April 20 and is scheduled to run until May 8 in various locations, including Agadir, Tan-Tan, Benguerir, Taroudant, Tifnit, and Dajla, with participation from over 40 countries.
As reported by larazon.es.
