WORLD’S YOUNGEST REIGNING MONARCH , KING OYO, DIES AT 34.(PHOTO).
World’s Youngest Reigning Monarch , King Oyo, Dies at 34 King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the traditional ruler of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at three, has died at the age of 34. The monarch reportedly died on Thursday, with the Prime Minister of the Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, announcing his death on Friday. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed. However, Ugandan media reports quoted a government minister as saying that King Oyo had been critically ill and was receiving medical treatment in the United States. Reacting to the development, Akiiki described the monarch’s death as a major loss to the royal family and the people of Tooro. He urged members of the kingdom to remain united and calm while mourning the traditional ruler. King Oyo ascended the Tooro throne in 1995 following the death of his father, King Patrick Matthew Kaboyo Rukidi III. He was only three years ol...
According to eye witnesses,10 people were killed in the Central African Republic {CAR} town of Banbari,in an incident that began when a mainly Christian militia group,beheaded a Muslim youth leading to reprisals from Muslims.Captain Ahmat Nejad,spokesman for the mainly Muslim Seleka faction,said today Sunday in Bambari that two young Muslims leaving the city on thursday,were detained by anti-Balakas who beheaded one and wounded another.He said this triggered the anger of young Muslims who have carried out reprisals against Christians.Father Felicien Endjimoyo,of the Diocese of Bambari,said more than 16 people were killed,but it was not certain that the perpetrators of the initial attack were anti-Balaka militia,since the town is controlled by Muslims.There was no immediate comment from the government or U.N peacekeepers.One more photo below. 
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