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Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo I has been chosen as the new king of Uganda’s Tooro kingdom, a decision that has triggered a heated succession dispute.  According to tradition, the late King Oyo’s son should have ascended, but the Babiito clan’s selection committee opted for the broadcaster.  Queen Best Kemigisa and other royal relatives have publicly challenged the decision, pointing to an undisclosed will and the absence of a declared heir.  Government officials and prominent figures including President Yoweri Museveni supported the appointment, citing adherence to custom.  The coronation promises to be a symbolic ceremony blending ancient rituals with the hopes of a diverse Tooro community.

Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo I has been chosen as the new king of Uganda’s Tooro kingdom, a decision that has triggered a heated succession dispute. According to tradition, the late King Oyo’s son should have ascended, but the Babiito clan’s selection committee opted for the broadcaster. Queen Best Kemigisa and other royal relatives have publicly challenged the decision, pointing to an undisclosed will and the absence of a declared heir. Government officials and prominent figures including President Yoweri Museveni supported the appointment, citing adherence to custom. The coronation promises to be a symbolic ceremony blending ancient rituals with the hopes of a diverse Tooro community.

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In the latest wave of student protests that began in Paris, France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has urged calm and condemned violence after police arrested 164 people. The demonstrations, sparked by overcrowded classes and a shortage of teachers, have seen teenagers blockading schools and even using fireworks against police. While the Prime Minister calls the escalation "irresponsible", a French student union defends the protests as a legitimate response to years of underinvestment in education. The situation has drawn mixed reactions from political parties, with the far-left accusing the government of a heavy-handed crackdown, and the interior minister describing the riots as more akin to urban violence than traditional protest. Amid injuries to students, police, and staff, authorities have launched investigations into the use of a grenade launcher on a student.

In the latest wave of student protests that began in Paris, France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has urged calm and condemned violence after police arrested 164 people. The demonstrations, sparked by overcrowded classes and a shortage of teachers, have seen teenagers blockading schools and even using fireworks against police. While the Prime Minister calls the escalation "irresponsible", a French student union defends the protests as a legitimate response to years of underinvestment in education. The situation has drawn mixed reactions from political parties, with the far-left accusing the government of a heavy-handed crackdown, and the interior minister describing the riots as more akin to urban violence than traditional protest. Amid injuries to students, police, and staff, authorities have launched investigations into the use of a grenade launcher on a student.

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Malaysia has commenced the repatriation of about 5,000 asylum seekers from Myanmar, with three naval ships scheduled to leave carrying the first 1,476 returnees. The move, negotiated with Myanmar’s military ruler Min Aung Hlaing, has been condemned by human‑rights organisations who warn of persecution and forced conscription awaiting the Rohingya in Myanmar. The Malaysian government claims the repatriation is voluntary but has barred UNHCR from inspecting or screening the detainees, who remain in detention centres. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim cites rising public hostility, economic strain and political instability as drivers of the decision, provoking accusations that he has abandoned earlier human‑rights commitments. Rohingya advocates fear that the returnees will face violence, lack of citizenship rights and uncertain humanitarian conditions in a war‑torn region of Myanmar.

Malaysia has commenced the repatriation of about 5,000 asylum seekers from Myanmar, with three naval ships scheduled to leave carrying the first 1,476 returnees. The move, negotiated with Myanmar’s military ruler Min Aung Hlaing, has been condemned by human‑rights organisations who warn of persecution and forced conscription awaiting the Rohingya in Myanmar. The Malaysian government claims the repatriation is voluntary but has barred UNHCR from inspecting or screening the detainees, who remain in detention centres. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim cites rising public hostility, economic strain and political instability as drivers of the decision, provoking accusations that he has abandoned earlier human‑rights commitments. Rohingya advocates fear that the returnees will face violence, lack of citizenship rights and uncertain humanitarian conditions in a war‑torn region of Myanmar.

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