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Miss World 2026 participation in Africa

Overview

In late July 2026, Madagascar’s Miss Madagascar Committee announced that the country would skip the Miss World 2026 competition, citing a need for more preparation time and resources to field a stronger delegate for the 2027 edition. Preparations for the national pageant were slated to begin in August 2026.

A few days later, Sierra Leone’s Miss World 2026 representative, Mariyam Lorba Konneh, appealed for nationwide backing as she readied for the international contest. The Miss Freetown 2026 pageant recorded a record‑breaking 48 applicants, with auditions and finalist selections scheduled for August and a grand national pageant set for 28 November 2026, highlighting the country’s active engagement with the 2026 competition.

Entities

Miss World · Mariyam Lorba Konneh · Miss Freetown · LAKE Group of Companies · Dr. Alhaji K. Tarawally

Timeline

6 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Sierra Leone Beauty Pageants Prepare for 2026 Competitions
Sierra Leone’s Miss World 2026 candidate seeks national support while Miss Freetown records a record‑high audition turnout, with finalists to be named in August and the grand pageant in November.
12 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Madagascar delays Miss World 2026 entry, plans 2027 contestant
Madagascar's Miss Madagascar Committee will skip Miss World 2026, using the interval to prepare a stronger candidate for the 2027 pageant, with national contest preparations starting August 2026.

Sources

lexpress.mg · madagascar-tribune.com · sierraloaded.sl · thecalabashnewspaper.com