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Africa: UN Human Rights Chief Hails Award of Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay

[allAfrica] Geneva -- United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker Türk spoke with pride on Friday for global human rights when he ''warmly'' congratulated South African Navi Pillay for winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for those who fight for the rights of others.

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Africa: Hyper-Prioritisation No Longer Makes Sense. Here's Why.

[The New Humanitarian] Maputo and London -- "Trust in the process is evaporating among humanitarians and even some donors."

  • Hyper-prioritisation has reduced aid recipients from 189.5 million to 87 million.
  • 135 million people remain in need despite hyper-prioritisation efforts.
  • Improved humanitarian appeal system needed for consistent data and clear funding.

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