Nobel Peace Prize: Alice Nkom praises the recognition of a woman close to her fight - Lebledparle

Cameroonian lawyer Alice Nkom expressed her joy after the announcement of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay, viewing it as a victory for all African human rights defenders. She highlighted that this recognition celebrates a woman whose career has inspired human rights activists across Africa, both being lawyers committed to defending fundamental freedoms despite political and social pressures. Navi Pillay, aged 85, was honored for her efforts promoting peace, international law, and human rights, notably for defending anti-apartheid activists and contributing to the inclusion of equality principles in South Africa's constitution.