African Lion is U.S. Africa Command's largest annual joint exercise, designed to strengthen interoperability among U.S. forces, NATO Allies, and African partner nations. Hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal, and Tunisia, the exercise focuses on joint all-domain operations, crisis response, and multinational interoperability. It enhances regional security and supports U.S.-Africa Command's strategic objectives, showcasing readiness to respond to crises and contingencies globally.