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Olivia Yace, who represented Côte d'Ivoire in the top five at Miss Universe 2025, has stepped down from her title as Miss Universe Africa and Oceania

Yace cited her commitment to being a "role model" for the next generation as the reason she has decided to resign, per her announcement on Nov. 24

Brigitta Schaback also announced she was stepping down from the title of Miss Universe Estonia days after she competed at Miss Universe 2025

Olivia Yace has announced her resignation from her role as Miss Universe Africa and Oceania days after she placed in the top five at Miss Universe 2025.

Yace represented Côte d'Ivoire at the international competition in Bangkok, Thailand, on Nov. 21. However, after finishing as the fourth runner-up, the beauty queen took to Instagram to stat

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