Tanzania, Aug. 13 -- Tanzania's pageantry scene has ushered in a new group of beauty queens, with Jihan Dimack crowned Miss Grand Tanzania 2026 and six other contestants selected to represent the country at international competitions.

The grand finale, held on Saturday, marked the culmination of a competition that began in April with nationwide auditions and brought together aspiring models and beauty queens from different parts of the country.

Dimack, representing Mwanza, emerged as the overall winner, making a notable return to the national pageantry spotlight nearly a decade after her first major title.

Her victory adds another chapter to an already established pageant career. Dimack was crowned Miss Universe Tanzania in 2016 and we...