# Journalist to be crowned king of Uganda amid bitter succession dispute

https://mins.news/en/item/77838

- BBC News, 2026-09-28 23:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx7v4glz50elo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo II, a former state broadcaster anchor and editor, is set to become king of Uganda’s Tooro kingdom. His selection has triggered a succession dispute after relatives of the late King Oyo said he left a young son and a will naming the child as heir, but the royal clan committee did not recognise the son and chose Kijanangoma instead.

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