South African Judge Navanethem Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

South African judge Navanethem Pillay won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the decision in Oslo on Friday. Pillay is 85 years old. She spent her career prosecuting war crimes and genocide in international courts.

The committee honored her work to strengthen peace and international law. The official award ceremony will take place in Oslo on December 10. U.S. President Donald Trump had previously stated that he deserved the award for resolving global conflicts.