Meet the 24 African Women Taking on Miss World 2026
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Twenty-four African women are preparing to compete in the 2026 Miss World pageant in Vietnam, focusing on advocacy and social impact projects. Among them is Ghana's Rumzia Sule, who aims to use the platform to promote youth empowerment and diplomacy.
Why it matters
The Miss World pageant serves as a significant cultural platform for international representation and social advocacy for women.
Add Pulse as a preferred source on Google Add Pulse as a preferred source on Google The 24 African Women Ready to Tell Their Stories at Miss World 2026 Meet Ghana’s Rumzia Sule and inspiring African contestants taking center stage at Miss World 2026 in Vietnam with powerful stories and advocacy. Advertisement From youth empowerment and diplomacy to healthcare, entrepreneurship, beauty and advocacy, these 21 African women are bringing more than pageantry to the global stage.
Africa is showing up at Miss World with more than beautiful gowns, polished appearances and the pressure of competition.
Across the continent, 21 women are carrying their countries' flags to the 73rd Miss World 2026 in Vietnam, each arriving with a story, a cause and ambitions that extend far beyond the crown.
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