South African judge Navi Pillay has joked about sharing her 2026 Nobel Peace Prize with US President Donald Trump after receiving a standing ovation following the announcement of her award.
Pillay, who was recognised for her contributions to international justice, made the light-hearted remark after the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced her as this year’s laureate on Friday.
Announcing the award, committee chairman Jørgen Frydnes praised Pillay’s role in advancing accountability for serious international crimes.
He said she had been “instrumental in ensuring that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide are prosecuted”.
The announcement drew applause, with Pillay receiving a standing ovation in recognition of her work.
Her joke about sharing the prestigious award with Trump added a lighter moment to the occasion, although further details of the exchange were not immediately available.
The Nobel Peace Prize is among the world’s most prestigious honours, recognising individuals and organisations whose work contributes to peace and international cooperation.
Note: The report is based on the information supplied. The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize announcement and the attribution of the award to Navi Pillay should be independently verified before publication.
