Two U.S. Service Members Missing During African Lion Exercise in Morocco

U.S. service members went missing on May 2, 2026, near the Cap Draa Training Area close to Tan Tan in southwestern Morocco, according to the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). The personnel were participating in the African Lion 2026 exercise when they were last known to be in the area.

Moroccan, and other participating countries immediately launched coordinated search and rescue operations using ground, air, and maritime assets. The search remains ongoing, and AFRICOM stated the incident is under investigation with a focus on the service members and their families.

The African Lion exercise, which began in April 2026, spans Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana, and Senegal and is set to conclude in early May.

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