https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uganda-s-king-oyo-buried-amid-calls-for-unity-over-his-successorContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uganda-s-king-oyo-buried-amid-calls-for-unity-over-his-successorhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uganda-s-king-oyo-buried-amid-calls-for-unity-over-his-successor#u67714Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:56:11 +0000Thousands of mourners gathered in Uganda for the funeral procession and burial of King Oyo Nyimba, also known as King Rukidi IV, who died at age 34. The funeral took place at the Karambi royal tombs. The late monarch's death has ignited a bitter succession battle over one of Africa's oldest kingdoms. Disputes have emerged within the royal family, involving a secret son revelation, a rejected monarch candidate named Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, and a news anchor who is preparing for the throne. Last-ditch talks were held to allow the burial to proceed amid divisions over who will succee