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POLITICSSep 13Uganda buries one-time ‘boy king’ whose death has sparked a succession battleUganda’s King Oyo Nyimba, who was once the world’s youngest monarch, was buried on Saturday amid an acrimonious succession dispute that has rocked the royal family and gripped the nation. The traditional monarch, who ascended the throne of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom as an infant in 1995, died last month from cancer. He was 34. He was buried next to his ancestors after an emotional funeral service in an Anglican cathedral in the remote city of Fort Portal, near the Congo border, concluding a nine-day...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 13A kingdom within a republic: Inside Uganda’s BugandaThe kingdom’s traditions and institutions have endured through colonial rule, independence and decades of upheaval.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 13Mystery son and disputed heir: Uganda’s king buried amid succession disputeThe 34-year-old monarch’s death has opened a rare challenge to the traditional process of choosing Tooro’s next king.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 12Uganda Buries ‘Youngest’ King Amid Succession RowKing Oyo, who became king at just three years old and ruled for 31 years, died at 34 while receiving cancer treatment in the US. The post Uganda Buries ‘Youngest’ King Amid Succession Row appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDSep 12Katungi Flown Out of Uganda for US TrialAn individual named Katungi has been flown from Uganda to the US to face trial, indicating an ongoing international legal process.chimpreports.com · Uganda
POLITICSSep 12Uganda buries ex - boy - king , succession battle beginsUganda has buried its former boy-king, leading to the beginning of a succession battle. This situation suggests potential political instability or significant internal changes within the kingdom.thecourier.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 12Uganda's King Oyo buried amid calls for unity over his successorA TV news presenter has been named as the traditional kingdom of Tooro's new monarch but the late king's family claim he chose an heir.BBC World
POLITICSSep 12Uganda buries ‘youngest’ king amid succession rowSeveral thousand people gathered on Saturday in Uganda to pay final respects to a king once recognised as the world's youngest monarch, with the president urging unity amid a fight over who will succeed him. The post Uganda buries ‘youngest’ king amid succession row appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 12Uganda's King Oyo buried amid bitter succession disputeAs mourners gathered in western Uganda on Saturday for the burial of King Oyo, his Tooro kingdom is embroiled in a bitter dispute over his successor.Africanews [en]
WORLDSep 12King Oyo , once the world youngest monarch , to be buried in western UgandaKing Oyo, formerly the world's youngest monarch, is scheduled to be buried in western Uganda. This marks the funeral of a notable royal figure.timeslive.co.za · South Africa
POLITICSSep 11Ugandan kingdom gripped by succession battle after monarch's deathThe traditional Ugandan kingdom of ​Tooro was plunged into a bitter succession battle on Thursday after the family of the late king, Oyo Nyimba, rejected clan members' choice of a television news anchor to succeed him.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 10Ugandan royal succession scandalIn tonight's edition, a dramatic struggle for control of a throne in Uganda. Also, Rwanda shut down 101 alcoholic beverage factories last month and declared a public health crisis after at least 50 people were killed by contaminated illegal supplies. And Ethiopia celebrates its new year.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 10Uganda : Traditional kingdom plunged into succession crisisA traditional kingdom in Uganda is experiencing a succession crisis. This indicates political instability and potential challenges to leadership.dw.com · Germany
POLITICSSep 10Uganda: Traditional kingdom plunged into succession crisisA royal succession committee and the family of late King Oyo Nyimba of Toroo have put forward competing candidates. Questions have been raised as to whether the late monarch indeed had a son as his family claims.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 10Death of King Oyo of Uganda: the royal family rejects Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as successor.La famille du roi d'Oyo affirme qu'il a laissé un testament désignant son jeune fils comme héritier du royaume de Tooro.BBC Afrique
POLITICSSep 10Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan kingKing Oyo's family say he left a will naming his young son as heir to the Tooro kingdom.BBC World
WORLDSep 10The incredible story of George Kamurasi, the goalkeeper of a humble English team who could become king of UgandaOn August 27, the life of the South East Dons goalkeeper and captain changed forever when his cousin, the monarch of Tooro, died. Kamurasi appears in the line of succession and many voices point to him as the next king.Clarín
POLITICSSep 10Uganda Kingship : Who inherits the Crown ? – NTV UgandaThe question of succession for a kingship in Uganda is being raised, indicating a focus on traditional leadership and inheritance practices. This is a matter of political and cultural significance for the region.ntv.co.ug · Uganda
MILITARYSep 9Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry Invictus Games , says military chiefUganda's military chief announced the country's withdrawal from Prince Harry's Invictus Games. This signifies a change in participation for the international sporting event for wounded service personnel.the-star.co.ke · Kenya
WORLDSep 8Uganda : Woman Found Dead in Kisoro , Husband On the RunA woman was found dead in Kisoro, Uganda, and her husband is currently at large. This incident involves a domestic crime and an ongoing search for a suspect.allafrica.com · Nigeria
WORLDSep 8Goalkeeper in London-based club chosen to become king in UgandaA British-based non-league goalkeeper has been selected as the next king of the Tooro people in Uganda. The post Goalkeeper in London-based club chosen to become king in Uganda appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 7"If he perceives you as a threat, he crushes you": Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the "bulldozer" who wants to succeed his father as head of UgandaLe fils de Yoweri Museveni, par ailleurs chef de l’armée ougandaise, se dit prêt à prendre la relève en 2031. Et n’hésite pas à écarter tous ceux qui pourraient lui faire obstacle, y compris au sein de sa propre famille.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSSep 5Uber announces immediate withdrawal from Nigeria and UgandaUber has announced its immediate withdrawal from Nigeria and Uganda. The decision comes amid a global restructuring, but mainly as Uber has lost significant ground to its competitors in both countries.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 4Body of King Oyo returns to Uganda ahead of burialThe body of Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, recognised as the world's youngest reigning monarch, arrived back in Uganda on Friday following his death in the United States at age 34.Africanews [en]
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