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Ugandan royal succession scandal

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

In tonight's edition, a dramatic struggle for control of a throne in Uganda.

Also, Rwanda shut down 101 alcoholic beverage factories last month and declared a public health crisis after at least 50 people were killed by contaminated illegal supplies.

Key facts

  • Also, Rwanda shut down 101 alcoholic beverage factories last month and declared a public health crisis after at least 50 people were killed by contaminated illegal supplies.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:20:01 UTC.

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  1. Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king

  2. Secret son revelation ignites bitter succession dispute in Ugandan kingdom

  3. Ugandan royal succession scandal

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