Africa: All of Africa Today - September 29, 2026

Uganda's Tooro Kingdom is currently embroiled in a succession dispute as Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo II prepares to be crowned king following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The new king, who spent over two decades as a journalist, has pledged to promote unity and development in his new role. However, his appointment has sparked controversy as members of the late king's family claim that Oyo left a young son and a will naming him as his successor.

The kingdom maintains that the alleged son was never formally recognized, and the selection followed traditional customs. Meanwhile, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, aid efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak are being hampered by conflict and the displacement of thousands of people from Kigonze camp. The World Health Organization says that insecurity, population displacement, and limited access to basic services continue to undermine efforts to detect cases, trace contacts, and provide timely healthcare.

In Zimbabwe, two residents have taken the government to court over ferries on Lake Kariba, following the Mbuya Nehanda disaster that killed 97 people. The applicants argue that the government has failed to provide adequate, safe, and reliable ferries, leaving communities dependent on smaller privately operated vessels and an expensive road route.

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