Africa

Africa’s pageant scene has grown rapidly, with South Africa, Nigeria, and a widening group of national organizations sending increasingly competitive delegates to the major international stages.

Africa at the 2026 Pageants: Egypt’s Hosting Run and a Growing Delegate Presence

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Egypt hosted Miss Intercontinental for the seventh time this January, staging the final in Sahl Hasheesh. Tanzania’s Faidah Kassim finished 3rd runner-up at that same competition. Africa is also expanding its footprint across the international pageant calendar: the Republic of the Congo debuts at both Miss Grand International 2026 in October and Miss Universe 2026 … Read more