Burial of King Oyo takes place in Uganda as news anchor prepares for throne
Royal guards carry casket through streets of Fort Portal amid row over appointment of Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma
TL;DR
- King Oyo, once the world's youngest monarch, has been buried in Uganda's Tooro kingdom.
- A succession battle ensued, with the royal clan appointing news anchor Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as king.
- Oyo's immediate family claims his son should succeed him, as stated in his will.
- Ugandan authorities have reportedly favored Kijanangoma's succession.
- Oyo was known for his role as a UN goodwill ambassador against HIV and Aids.
- The Tooro kingdom retains its traditional structure despite Uganda having an elected head of state.