Rabat – In preparation for this year’s iteration of “African Lion,” a joint military exercise the US Africa Command describes as aimed at countering “malign activity in North Africa and Southern Europe,” Morocco launched today preparatory training sessions for Moroccan and foreign military personnel.
Organized by the Central Military Command of Morocco’s Southern Regions, the training will cover a wide range of courses, according to a press release from the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) reported by Morocco’s Press Agency (MAP).
In preparation for the African Lion exercises, FAR personnel and military personnel from other countries will receive training on how to conduct operational maneuvers, and how to conduct joint military operations with other countries, the FAR statement indicates.
In addition, the training is set to include courses on cybersecurity, legal forensics, medical planning, and how to evaluate the efficiency of joint military techniques.
Organized in cooperation with the US and other international partners, the training’s primary aim is to help member countries develop interoperability capabilities and exchange expertise in various fields.
The 2022 African Lion will see the participation of representatives from 18 countries, in addition to military observers from thirty other countries from five continents.
The military drill is set to take place between June 20 and July 1, 2022, in the regions of Kenitra, Agadir, TanTan, Taroudant, and Mahbes.
The organization of African Lion in Morocco speaks of the country’s broader efforts to cultivate strategic partnerships with international allies.
In addition to regularly hosting and co-organizing the African Lion, the North African kingdom is an active member of the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership, a multinational initiative aiming to counter violent extremism.
Morocco also takes part in other multi-national military drills, such as the Phoenix Express, an 11-country joint military drill that aims to enhance maritime security and combat illicit trafficking.
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