Miss Côte d'Ivoire 2024 is Marie-Emmanuelle Diamala


Marie-Emmanuelle Diamala was crowned Miss Côte d'Ivoire 2024 (Miss World Côte d'Ivoire) on Saturday, June 29 at the Abidjan Exhibition Park.

The 20-year-old finance management student, representing Sud-Comoé, bested 25 other contestants to win the coveted national title.

She succeeds Mylène Djihony and is now expected to represent Côte d'Ivoire at the 72nd Miss World, whose date and venue are yet to be announced.

The new Miss Côte d'Ivoire wants to become a passionate advocate in the battle against maternal mortality. She has a great sense of humor and enjoys being in the company of her loved ones.

Photos: Ramez Aoude Photography, Miss Côte d'ivoire / Instagram

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