# Burkina Faso suspends beauty pageants, launches science competition for girls

Burkina Faso suspends beauty pageants nationwide. Authorities develop new regulations to oversee competitions and protect cultural values. No authorisations will be issued during the transition period.

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/africa/burkina-faso-suspends-beauty-pageants-launches-science-competition-for-girls/

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