Overview
- Yacé announced on Nov. 24 that she is relinquishing the Africa & Oceania title and any future affiliation with the Miss Universe Committee, citing core values of respect, dignity, excellence, and equal opportunity.
- COMICI said her resignation takes effect immediately and stated she will formally return the Africa & Oceania sash to the organization.
- She finished as fourth runner-up at the Nov. 21 Miss Universe 2025 final in Bangkok and framed the decision as staying true to her role-model commitments.
- Her exit follows Brigitta Schaback stepping down from the Miss Universe Estonia title, which the national organization disputed while citing professionalism requirements in its delegate agreement.
- The 2025 pageant has faced sustained scrutiny, including a viral confrontation with Miss Mexico that led to a walkout, judge departures, and rigging allegations that Miss Universe leadership rejected.