Uganda buries onetime 'boy king' whose death has sparked a succession battle

Uganda'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.

Uganda buries onetime 'boy king' whose death has sparked a succession battle

TL;DR

  • King Oyo Nyimba of Uganda was buried on Saturday.
  • He was once recognized as the world's youngest monarch.
  • The burial is occurring amidst a contentious succession dispute.
  • The dispute has caused disarray within the royal family and captivated the nation.