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Uganda Succession Dispute

10 Sep to 11 Sep

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BBC10 Sep

A bitter succession dispute has erupted in Uganda's Tooro Kingdom over who should succeed its late 34-year-old King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a 56-year-old TV news presenter and cousin of the deceased king, has been named as the next monarch by royal clan elders, but this choice has been rejected by Oyo's close family. According to Princess Ruth Komuntale, Oyo had left…

Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king →

The Guardian11 Sep

The traditional Ugandan kingdom of Tooro has been plunged into a bitter succession dispute after King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV's death. The key issue is whether his cousin Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma should be succeeded by a previously unknown son, revealed to exist in the king's will. According to the will, if a biological son survives the king, he should inherit the throne. The kingdom's…

Secret son revelation ignites bitter succession dispute in Ugandan kingdom →

The Straits Times11 Sep

Ugandan officials are holding last-ditch talks over the succession to the throne of the Tooro Kingdom after the death of King Oyo Nyimba at age 34. The government is racing to resolve the dispute so that Oyo can be buried on Saturday in a ceremony with thousands of mourners and dignitaries. A key point of contention is who should succeed Oyo: his cousin Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, chosen by a succession committee, or…

Uganda holding last-ditch talks over king's succession to allow him to be buried →

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10 Sep
A bitter succession dispute has erupted in one of Uganda's traditional kingdoms, days before the burial of its late king, who until his death had been the world's youngest reigning monarch.
2 outlets · BBC
11 Sep
In a statement on Thursday, Oyo’s mother, Queen Mother Best Kemigisa Akiiki, denounced a “self-appointed group of clan members” who had selected a new king despite having had the will read to them hours earlier.
2 outlets · The Guardian

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Where to start Uganda holding last-ditch talks over king's succession to allow him to be buried The Straits Times

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11 Sep Uganda holding last-ditch talks over king's succession to allow him to be buriedUgandan officials are holding last-ditch talks over the succession to the throne of the Tooro Kingdom after the death of King Oyo Nyimba at age 34. The government is racing to resolve the dispute so that Oyo can be buried on Saturday in a ceremony with thousands of mourners and dignitaries. A key point of contention is who should succeed Oyo: his cousin Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, chosen by a succession committee, or…The Straits Times
11 Sep Secret son revelation ignites bitter succession dispute in Ugandan kingdomThe traditional Ugandan kingdom of Tooro has been plunged into a bitter succession dispute after King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV's death. The key issue is whether his cousin Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma should be succeeded by a previously unknown son, revealed to exist in the king's will. According to the will, if a biological son survives the king, he should inherit the throne. The kingdom's…The Guardian
10 Sep Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan kingA bitter succession dispute has erupted in Uganda's Tooro Kingdom over who should succeed its late 34-year-old King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a 56-year-old TV news presenter and cousin of the deceased king, has been named as the next monarch by royal clan elders, but this choice has been rejected by Oyo's close family. According to Princess Ruth Komuntale, Oyo had left…BBC

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