The 21e Edition of the military financial year African Lion 2025 ended this week, having mobilized more than 10,000 soldiers from more than 50 nations across Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, according to a press release.
For the first time, this exercise included cyber defense operations and expanded NRBC (nuclear, radiological, biological and chemical) scenarios, while providing joint academic training.
General of the United States Marine Corps, Michael Langley, commander of the United States Africa Command (Africom), praised the role of Morocco: “I would like to thank Morocco for welcoming African Lion and for having helped to strengthen our collective security thanks to rigorous and multinational training.”
Stressing the strategic importance of Morocco, Aimee Cutrona, manager of the United States Embassy, said: “As a major allié outside NATO and a historic security partner, Morocco plays a crucial role in promoting regional stability.”
The exercise has highlighted Himars, airborne and amphibia, maritime prohibitions, as well as humanitarian civic assistance programs which have made it possible to treat more than 1,200 patients in rural areas. “Our medical personnel have strengthened their preparation by performing critical war -willed skills,” noted the colonel of the American army Kelley Togiola.
The general of Division Andrew Gainey, general commander of Setaf-AF, summed up the impact of the AL25: “African Lion 25 was a clear demonstration of the way in which we project our power, build confidence and deliver results … This is what preparation looks like, and that is what deterrence requires.”
Al25 illustrated the American army’s ability to project its power and work in perfect harmony with its partners, thus strengthening regional security and partnership through Africa.
