Uganda's Tooro Kingdom Names New Monarch After King Oyo's Death
Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma was named the next king following the death of King Oyo Rukidi IV, who died in the US while receiving cancer treatment, according to Anadolu Agency.
Uganda's Tooro Kingdom named Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as its next monarch, following the death of King Oyo Rukidi IV, who died in the United States while receiving cancer treatment, Anadolu Agency reported.
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- Journalist named successor as Uganda buries world's youngest king — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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