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Ugandan king's coronation draws social media scrutiny
The crowning of Tooro's new king before thousands has been closely watched online, alongside other major African stories.
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Journalist Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I Crowned King of Tooro in Uganda
Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been crowned king of the Tooro Kingdom in western Uganda, in a ceremony attended by President Yoweri Museveni.
By EGazette AI · · 2 min read
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Journalist to Be Crowned King in Uganda After Bitter Succession Dispute
Kijanangoma's coronation comes amid a dispute over a young heir whom the royal clan does not recognize.
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AFCON 2027 qualifiers: what to know about teams, schedule and format
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, will see 24 nations qualify through ongoing continental qualifiers.
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Uganda lays 'boy king' Oyo to rest as succession row
A report from Deutsche Welle — English sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
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Uber's Exit From Nigeria, Uganda Leaves Drivers Struggling, Report Finds
Rising fuel prices and maintenance costs have made it hard for many drivers to earn a living after the company's departure, according to Deutsche Welle.
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Scottish Teenage Brothers Olly and Seb Fisher Close In On Uganda Call-Ups
According to a BBC Sport report, the Fisher brothers, born and raised in Scotland, are nearing international recognition with Uganda rather than their home nation.
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Uganda reverses Invictus Games withdrawal following reassurance from King Charles
A report from The Guardian — World sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
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Uganda's Tooro King Buried Amid Disputed Succession
The death of Tooro's 34-year-old monarch has triggered a rare dispute over who will inherit the kingdom's throne, according to Al Jazeera.
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Al Jazeera Profiles Buganda, a Kingdom Within Uganda's Republic
A report examines how Buganda's traditions and institutions have persisted through colonial rule, independence and subsequent decades of political upheaval in Uganda.
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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.
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Uganda's King Oyo Buried as Calls for Unity Emerge Over Succession
The traditional ruler of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom was laid to rest as questions over his successor surfaced, with a TV news presenter named as the new monarch while the late king's family says he had chosen an heir.
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King Oyo Buried in Uganda as News Anchor Prepares to Take Throne Amid Succession Dispute
Royal guards carried the casket of Uganda's King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV through the streets of Fort Portal, as the Tooro kingdom sought to move past a contested succession battle.
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Uganda to Withdraw From Invictus Games 'Out of Respect for King Charles'
The country's military chief cited tensions over the 'Harry-Meghan' situation, according to The Guardian.
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Sudanese Refugees Begin Returning Home From Uganda
A UN-backed program aims to fly at least 1,300 people home as Uganda hosts more than 96,000 Sudanese refugees, according to Al Jazeera.
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Uganda Pulling Out of Invictus Games, Military Chief Says
The decision comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate, according to the BBC.
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South East London Amateur Goalkeeper in Line for Ugandan Regional Throne
A goalkeeper who plays for an amateur football club in south east London could become king of a region in Uganda following the death of his cousin, BBC Sport reports.
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