Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic has been crowned Miss World 2026 at the 73rd edition of the pageant in Nha Trang, Vietnam. According to SoftPower News, the 24-year-old educator and community advocate beat 111 contestants to take the title, succeeding Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri. Spain's Elisabeth Reynés was also named among the finalists at the Saturday event.

South Africa's Romanda Hombir has been crowned Miss World Africa 2026 after reaching the Top 6 at the Miss World 2026 pageant held in Vietnam, according to BellaNaija. Eritrea also achieved a historic milestone at the competition, with its contestant finishing in the Top 6 for the first time. The results highlight a strong showing by African representatives at this year's international pageant.

Nigerian students Chimdiebube Onwubiko, Don Anele Munachimso, and Egejurum Onyedikachi are representing Nigeria at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy. They are competing against students from 154 countries in mathematics and science.

Timu ya taifa ya Misri imefuzu hatua ya 16 bora ya Kombe la Dunia 2026 baada ya kuiondoa Australia kwa penalti, kama ilivyoripotiwa na Global Publishers.

Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi and Tobi Amusan led a strong showing by African athletes at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, with competitors from Nigeria, Botswana, Kenya, and Ghana delivering impressive performances. Ajayi notably secured victory in the men’s event, highlighting the talent present among the African contingent during the competition.

Egypt and Morocco are the last two African teams remaining in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, having advanced to the Round of 16 following significant penalty shootout wins against Australia and the Netherlands. This marks a historic moment for African football in the tournament.