A recent incident reported by US Africa Command (Africom) has raised concerns during the ongoing military exercise known as "African Lion". This event unfolded on May 2nd at the Cap Draa training area, located near the coastal city of Tan Tan, Morocco. Following the receipt of crucial information regarding the situation, the United States, in collaboration with Morocco and other nations participating in the exercise, swiftly launched an extensive search and rescue operation.
In an official statement, Africom confirmed that the incident is currently under investigation and that the search efforts are ongoing. The "African Lion" exercise, which commenced in April and spans four countries—Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana, and Senegal—was scheduled to conclude in early May. The disappearance of personnel during the final phase of the training program has generated significant concern among all participating forces.
Since its inception in 2004, the "African Lion" exercise has been recognized as the largest joint military exercise conducted by the US on the African continent. It consistently attracts high-ranking military officials from the US and its key allies in the region. Officials from the US military have emphasized that this annual multinational cooperation exercise serves as a vital platform for enhancing regional security collaboration and improving the readiness of the participating forces for global crises.
As reported by vietnam.vn.
