Tanzania, April 16 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's National Arts Council has moved to end confusion in the beauty pageant industry by confirming who holds the mandate to send a national representative to Miss World.

The clarification follows uncertainty after multiple organisers appeared to claim links to Miss World. At the centre is 361 Degrees Africa, led by designer Mustafa Hassanali, which organises Miss World Tanzania and will send this year's representative.

Basata Acting Executive Secretary Edward Buganga said the mandate is governed by strict international licensing. "This is not an open space. 361 Degrees Africa is the only recognised holder," he said.

The issue intensified after Basila Mwanukuzi transferred Miss Tanzania rights ...