African Miss Universe beauty queens in limbo as US visa restrictions bite
Miss Universe Zimbabwe Roseanna Hall and several other contestants from Africa could miss this year’s competition in Puerto Rico as they race to secure a US visa. Hall is due to represent Zimbabwe at the 75th edition of the Miss Universe pageant, with the winner set to be crowned on 24 November. But she has [...] The post African Miss Universe beauty queens in limbo as US visa restrictions bite…
Miss Universe Zimbabwe Roseanna Hall and several other African contestants face uncertainty regarding their participation in the 75th edition of the Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico due to US visa restrictions. Hall, representing Zimbabwe, has been unable to obtain a visa to travel to the US territory. She has been struggling to secure her visa, as she shared on her Instagram.
The Miss Universe organization in Zambia confirmed that Pamela Mubanga's withdrawal from the competition was a direct consequence of the travel restrictions imposed by US presidential proclamation 10998, which took effect on January 1, 2026. This proclamation suspends the issuance of various types of visas, including those for visitors, students, and immigrants, to citizens of affected countries.
Five other African countries are also facing similar difficulties, though the names have not been disclosed. Hall expressed solidarity with her African peers, who are also grappling with the same predicament. Miss Universe South Sudan is uncertain about her participation, with the organization stating that the outcome is uncertain.
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