Talks are underway in Uganda to end a succession standoff so King Oyo can be buried. A non-league goalkeeper declined the throne because of pressing obligations. The royal family rejected UBC presenter Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the next monarch. A revelation about a secret son has sparked a fierce dispute.
The palace has not named a new king. The battle follows King Oyo's death. The kingdom's leadership has not been settled. Final talks are focused on picking a new king so the burial may proceed.