18 countries take part in African Lion drill amid West Africa challenges - analysis
The IDF is taking an active part in the African Lion international exercise for the first time. The event is the largest annual combined exercise of the US Africa Command.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Eighteen countries have gathered more than 8,000 personnel in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia to participate in the African Lion 2023 joint exercise from May 13 to June 18. This important drill is US Africa Command’s largest annual combined exercise of its kind. It also is a key element in working with partner countries to bring stability and project force in this region. This is a region that matters. The drill is taking place amid major protests in Senegal and also the rise of threats in Mali and the displacement of millions of people in Burkina Faso.
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The IDF is taking an active part in the African Lion international exercise for the first time. The event is the largest annual combined exercise of the US Africa Command.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Eighteen countries have gathered more than 8,000 personnel in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia to participate in the African Lion 2023 joint exercise from May 13 to June 18. This important drill is US Africa Command’s largest annual combined exercise of its kind. It also is a key element in working with partner countries to bring stability and project force in this region. This is a region that matters. The drill is taking place amid major protests in Senegal and also the rise of threats in Mali and the displacement of millions of people in Burkina Faso.
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