After the cancellation of the annual ‘African Lion’ exercise in 2020 due to COVID-19, two senior US Army commanders, Gen. Christopher Cavoli and Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling (Commanding General and Deputy Commanding General of US Army Europe and Africa) flew to Tunisia last week to discuss preparations for the flagship ‘African Lion 21’ multinational military exercise due to take place later this year in June. In a move that signified the first official US delegation to North Africa under the Biden administration, the commitment to ensuring not only the continuation of the exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic, but moreover the intent to undertake one of the largest operations to date – spanning three continents and six countries - indicates a possible reaffirmation of the US’ presence in Africa.

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