Uganda

Uganda is a country in East Africa with a traditional monarchy, the Kingdom of Toro, whose king is a cultural figurehead. The country is currently in the news due to a succession dispute following the death of its young king, Oyo.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now due to a bitter succession dispute and royal family rift following the death of its traditional king.

Latest on Uganda

• Journalist crowned king in Uganda after bitter succession dispute
• Uganda's King Oyo buried amid calls for unity over his successor
• Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king
• Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry's Invictus Games, says military chief
• Body of world's youngest traditional king returns home to Uganda amid succession row
• 'Uber rapture' leaves passengers and drivers behind in Nigeria and Uganda
• shutting down in Nigeria and Uganda

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