As part of the planning process for the “African Lion 2026” exercise, the main meeting is held on December 8-12, 2025, at the South Zone Headquarters in Agadir, with the participation of representatives from several countries, including Morocco and the United States of America.
This meeting aims to further discussions on interoperability, logistics, and the integration of forces during the exercise in multiple domains, including air, land, sea, and special operations, according to a statement from the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR).
Scheduled from April 20 to May 8, 2026, in the regions of Agadir, Tan Tan, Taroudant, Kenitra, and Ben Guerir, the “African Lion 2026” exercise seeks to improve interoperability between participating countries, strengthen operational readiness and the ability to conduct combined and joint operations, and promote regional security and stability, the same source says.
“40,000 military personnel have participated in the last five editions of this exercise, reflecting the commitment of our partners and the importance of this annual gathering, the largest military event in Africa,” the statement says.