Uganda’s King Oyo Nyimba, once the world’s youngest king, dies at 34

Oyo was crowned in 1995 following the death of his father, King Patrick Kaboyo Olimi IIIKing Oyo Nyimba, Uganda’s famed Tooro monarch who became king at just three years old, has died aged 34, bringing an end to the remarkable life of one of Africa’s most recognisable traditional rulers.Oyo’s death was announced early Friday by Tooro Prime Minister Calvin Rwomiire Akiiki, prompting an outpouring of grief across Uganda. The announcement came after Tooro authorities had said the king was alive but in critical condition, leaving many Ugandans shocked by the news.The monarch had reportedly been receiving medical treatment abroad for an undisclosed condition. His death also raised immediate questions about the succession, with the Tooro kingdom saying he leaves behind a son who will become his