During a House Armed Services Committee hearing titled “U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Greater Middle East and Africa,” General Michael Langley revealed that the U.S. military is evaluating the possibility of relocating the headquarters of United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) from Stuttgart, Germany, to Kenitra, Morocco.
General Langley described Morocco as “the most reliable partner on the African continent,” emphasizing its strategic importance. He noted that while the move would involve significant costs, it could enhance operational efficiency and improve the management of resources allocated to AFRICOM.
Langley also highlighted Morocco’s growing role in regional and international security, particularly in promoting stability across the Sahel and supporting global counter-terrorism initiatives.
The idea of relocating AFRICOM’s headquarters to Morocco is not new. Since President Donald Trump took office in January, General Michael Langley has made multiple appeals to the House Armed Services Committee to support the move, presenting it as a gesture of appreciation for Morocco’s continued cooperation and strategic partnership with the United States.
Although Langley had previously advocated for the relocation during Trump’s first term, the proposal has gained renewed urgency in recent months. The topic was first formally raised in February, when Kenitra, Morocco, was floated alongside other potential locations, including the U.S. naval base in Rota, Spain. Tunisia was also briefly considered as a possible host for the command. However, both Spain and Tunisia were eventually ruled out, and those proposals have not resurfaced in subsequent discussions.