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'Boy King' Who Mesmerized World Leaders Dies at 34

Published by Newser By Polly Davis Doig · 28 August 2026 at 15:51
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'Boy King' Who Mesmerized World Leaders Dies at 34
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Oyo Nyimba, a tribal monarch in Uganda who ascended his ancient throne as an infant and fascinated world leaders as a boy king, has died. He was 34. The death of the king of Tooro was announced early on Friday by Prime Minister Calvin Rwomiire Akiiki. "The co…

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