US visa restrictions are disrupting participation by several African contestants in the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico, with representatives from Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Sudan affected by authorization difficulties.
Zimbabwe's Roseanna Hall has faced visa delays despite spending recent weeks in South Africa seeking approval.
Miss Universe Zambia organizers have confirmed that Pamela Mubanga withdrew because of the restrictions, while South Sudan's Amylia Deng also faces uncertainty over her participation.
With the finale scheduled for November 24, Hall says she is not giving up and is working with Zimbabwean government officials to resolve the issue.
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