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South Africa's Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24

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South Africa's Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize — full report at France 24.

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  • South Africa's Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize — full report at France 24.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:04:43 UTC.

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