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The journalist who became king in Uganda
Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been crowned king of Tooro in a ceremony attended by Uganda's President Museveni.
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A TV presenter is crowned as the new king of Tooro in Uganda, after a succession marked by internal wars
Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has accessed the throne in a ceremony marked by rituals and the presence of the President of the African country. His entronization comes after the successive dispute that faced the family of the former monarch, who died at the age of 34, and the clan in charge of designating the new
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TV journalist is crowned king of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom
Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma has ascended to the throne after King Oyo died at the age of 34 due to a cancer battle. He previously worked for Ugandan broadcaster UBC as a TV anchor and editor.
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Journalist ascends to throne in Uganda kingdom after succession dispute
Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma succeeds King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died last month.
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Journalist crowned king in Uganda after bitter succession dispute
Kijanangoma has been crowned amid a dispute over a young heir whom the royal clan does not recognise.
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AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Teams, top players, schedule, format, matches
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with 24 qualification spots up for grabs.
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Postponement not an option as Kenya races to be ready for Afcon 2027
African football boss Patrice Motsepe wants a "heightened sense of urgency" from Afcon 2027 co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda as they face a race to be ready.