SocietyUganda’s ‘world’s youngest monarch’ dies at 34

Oyo Nyimba, king of Uganda’s traditional Tooro kingdom, has died aged 34, according to Tooro’s prime minister. He became monarch in 1995 at the age of 3 and was later recognized as the world’s youngest reigning king. No cause of death was given, while officials said an heir exists and will be formally identified later.

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