What changed
Visa-rule uncertainty has disrupted African participation in Miss Universe 2026.
- Zambia and Congo have withdrawn.
- Zimbabwe and South Sudan remain uncertain.
- Nigeria’s Danielle Adewusi is already competing in Puerto Rico.
Why it matters
The contest now has a split African presence: two countries are out, two may still be waiting on a decision, and Nigeria is already represented on the ground.
That makes the visa issue more than a paperwork problem. It is shaping who can appear at the event and who cannot. The precise rule and the reasons for the withdrawals are still unclear, so Zimbabwe and South Sudan’s participation remains unsettled.
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