Two American soldiers participating in African Lion 2026 reported missing

Two American soldiers participating in African Lion 2026 went missing on May 2, 2026, around 9 PM near a cliff at Cap Draa in the TanTan region, according to official sources from the Royal Armed Forces.

Moroccan, American, and other forces involved in the African Lion exercise promptly initiated coordinated search and rescue operations, utilizing ground, air, and maritime resources.

Investigations are underway to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the incident, the same source reports, adding that further information will be provided as the situation evolves.