Two US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco
Two US service members are missing following military exercises in south-western Morocco, prompting a joint search and rescue operation. The incident occurred near the Cap Draa training area close to the city of Tan Tan on 2 May 2026. The African Lion exercise, involving multiple countries, aims to strengthen regional security and military readiness.
- ▪Two US service members went missing during the African Lion military exercise in Morocco.
- ▪A search and rescue operation has been launched involving the US, Morocco, and other participating nations.
- ▪The African Lion exercise began in April 2026 and spans four countries: Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana, and Senegal.
- ▪Africom confirmed the incident occurred near the Cap Draa training area on 2 May.
- ▪The African Lion exercise is the largest annual US-led joint military drill in Africa.
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US army soldier in universal camouflage uniform. Photograph: DanielBendjy/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenUS army soldier in universal camouflage uniform. Photograph: DanielBendjy/Getty ImagesUS militaryTwo US service members missing after military exercises in MoroccoSearch and rescue operation launched after service members reported missing near south-western city of Tan Tan Associated Press Sun 3 May 2026 08.23 EDTLast modified on Sun 3 May 2026 08.34 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTwo US service members are missing in south-western Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (Africom) said Sunday.The US, Morocco and other countries participating in the African Lion exercise have launched…
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