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Miss République Démocratique du Congo (Formerly known as Miss Zaire) is a national Beauty pageant in Congo. The current Director and National Director is Anado Kabika.
History
The Miss DRC pageant, originally known as Miss Zaire, began in 1968. Sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism in Kinshasa, the country has participated in major international competitions such as Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss International. However, since 2009, the pageant ceased to compete due to a lack of funding and sponsorship.
In 2016, the Miss RD Congo Organization introduced new features in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Pygma Communication, making the pageant a reality TV show.
In December 2019, the Minister of Tourism announced the return of the Miss Congo (DRC) competition, with plans to elect the winner from December 2019 to September 2020.
In 2024, Anado Kabika took over the Miss Universe license, allowing the use of the name "Congo-Kinshasa" for the first time in the Miss Universe pageant. This marks the return of Congo-Kinshasa to the international stage at Miss Universe.
Titleholders
Miss Universe Congo (RDC)
Miss World Congo (RDC)
Miss International Congo (RDC)
The winner of Miss Congo (DRC) might compete at the Miss Universe, Miss World or other competitions. It depends on National pageant franchise holder to appoint the winner as official representative of the country. Three queen of Miss République Démocratique du Congo received the highest achievement at Miss Universe; 1972 Ombayi Mukuta (Miss Congeniality), 1985 Kayonga "Benita" Mureka Tete (Second Runner-up) and 1986 Aimée Likobe Dobala (Top 10).
Year
Miss Congo Beauty / Miss Republic of Congo / Miss Zaire / Miss République Démocratique du Congo / Miss Congo-Kinshasa
Notes
1968
Elizabeth Tavares
Miss Congo Beauty by Ministry of Tourism in Kinshasa — a special guest of the organizing committee in Miss Europe 1968
1969
Jeanne Mokomo
1970
Marie-Josée Basoko
Miss Republic of Congo Organization
1971
Martine Mualuke
1972
Ombayi Mukuta
Miss Zaire Organization
1984
Lokange Lwali
1985
Kayonga Mureka Tete
1986
Aimée Likobe Dobala
1987
Mesatewa Tuzolana
1989
Lumeka Mulunge
1994
Grâce Nzeza Mwete
2000
Florence Bandu
2004
Norah Mpela
2005
Nelly Dembo Osongo
2006
Diane Mizuma
2008
Kelly Falco
Partnered to Beauties of Africa Inc.
2012
Christelle Mbeni
2016
Andréa Moloto
Miss République Démocratique du Congo — Ministry of Tourism and Vodacom Congo & Pygma Communication
2017
Angel Harriet
2024
Ilda Amani
Miss Congo-Kinshasa ― Anado Kabika directorship
Titleholders under Miss DR Congo org.
Miss Universe DR Congo
Color key
: Declared as Winner
: Ended as runner-up
: Ended as one of the finalists or semi-finalists
: Ended as Special awards winner
On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
Year
Province
Miss DR Congo
Placement at Miss Universe
Special awards
Notes
Anado Kabika directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024
