Uganda’s King Oyo Buried as Fight Over Who Comes Next Begins

The 34-year-old king was laid to rest, but now his kingdom faces a struggle over who should take his place.

King Oyo of Uganda has been laid to rest. He was only 34 years old when he died. Thousands of people came out to his funeral to say goodbye. While the funeral was a time for mourning, there is a big problem looming over the kingdom. Nobody is sure who should be the next king. A dispute over the succession—which is just a fancy word for who takes over next—has broken out. There are questions about a mystery son and other claims to the throne. Because of this, some people are calling for unity. They want everyone to stay calm and work together to figure out the right path forward. Even the A…