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Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has named South African jurist Navanethem Pillay, a former UN human rights chief and a judge at the International Court of Justice, as this year's Peace Prize winner.

9 Oct, 13:59 CAT

Zambia · Politics

Nelly Mutti re-elected Speaker as the 14th National Assembly begins

Nelly Mutti was returned as Speaker of the National Assembly at the first sitting of the 14th Assembly, with two deputy speakers also elected.

9 Oct, 13:58 CAT