African Contestants Risk Missing Miss Universe Due to US Visa Delays
Summary
African contestants face the risk of missing the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico as US visa delays and travel restrictions disrupt their plans. Miss Universe Zimbabwe’s Rujano Hall and Zambia’s Pamela Mubanga are among those affected, with several other African countries reporting similar issues.
Key Points
- African contestants may miss the 75th Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico because of delays in getting US visas.
- Miss Universe Zimbabwe Rujano Hall has not yet received her visa despite repeated efforts and says she is due to depart for Puerto Rico.
- Zambia has withdrawn its representative Pamela Mubanga after her visa was affected by the US presidential travel ban.
- Zimbabwe is among 19 countries under a partial US travel ban that restricts several visa categories.
