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Mystery son and disputed heir: Uganda’s king buried amid succession dispute

Published by Al Jazeera English 13 September 2026 at 10:00
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Mystery son and disputed heir: Uganda’s king buried amid succession dispute
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The 34-year-old monarch’s death has opened a rare challenge to the traditional process of choosing Tooro’s next king.

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