South African judge awarded Nobel Peace Prize
In tonight's programme, South African judge and human rights champion Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
According to France 24, in tonight's programme, South African judge and human rights champion Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Also in Kenya health officials in Nairobi are still racing to track dozens of people linked to the man who died from the virus earlier this week. And finally, Moroccan-British photographer Hassan Hajjaj has built a global reputation with his vibrant portraits, 40 of his iconic Rock Stars pictures are taking centre stage in Paris.
This world story centres on South Africa. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include South African, Nobel Peace Prize and Navi Pillay.
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- South African, Nobel Peace Prize, Navi Pillay, Kenya
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