Asiatic lion in size to the Central African lion, and smaller than large African lions. Adult males weigh , while females weigh . Colour and development of manes in male lions varies between regions, among populations and with age of lions. In general, the Asiatic lion differs from the African lion by a less developed mane. The manes of most lions in ancient Greece and Asia Minor were also less developed and did not extend to below the belly, sides or ulnas. Lions with such smaller manes were also known in the Syrian region, Arabian peninsula and Egypt, whereas Barbary and Cape
Katanga insurgency January 2015, FARDC arrested Jacques Mukashama (also known as Bwananyama). Mukashama lead FDLR elements in the Northern part of Katanga province. On 31 January 2015, FARDC commander in Katanga Jean Claude Kifwa announced that a total of 18 Bakata Katanga fighters defected from the movement in the last quarter of 2014 following a successful propaganda campaign in the Pweto-Mitwaba-Manono triangle. On 17 March 2015, Congolese authorities released a report regarding the Katanga insurgency, the report indicated a fall in Mai Mai activity. Kalenge, Bakwanga, Oto and Madrakua, are considered to be the last Mai Mai commanders in the region, the