Tanzania, Sept. 5 -- Vietnam. Tanzania's representative at Miss World 2026, Latricia Ian Sawe, has made the Top 40 at the global beauty pageant in Vietnam, marking a notable achievement for the country at the 75th-anniversary edition of the competition.

Ian, 24, was among 111 contestants competing for the coveted Miss World crown at the grand finale held in Vietnam on Saturday.

The Dar es Salaam beauty queen advanced to the Top 40 but did not progress to the next stage, ending Tanzania's hopes of taking home the global title this year.

Although she fell short of the Top 20, Ian's performance gives Tanzania a reason to celebrate, particularly as the country prepares to host the Miss World Festival in 2027.

Ian made history in April whe...