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The World Food Programme is deeply honoured by its Nobel Peace Prize win, a spokesman says, describing it as "a proud moment". SOUNDBITE
The executive-director of the WFP, David Beasley, says he is 'speechless' and 'can't believe it' after winning the Nobel Peace Prize in a video published on Twitter. SOUNDBITE
Women's rights campaigner Narges Mohammadi's Nobel peace prize win pays tribute to the courage of Iranian women in the face of reprisals and harrassment, the United Nations says. The award "really highlights the courage and determination of the women of Iran and how they are an inspiration to the world", UN human rights office spokeswoman Elizabeth Throssell tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
The Nobel Peace Prize is a 'call to action' to end hunger around the world, World Food Program executive director David Beasly tells journalists on a field trip in Niger after the Norwegion Nobel Committee chose the UN body as this year's recipient. SOUNDBITE
Nobel committee chairwoman Berit Ress-Andersen announces that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 is awarded to the World Food Programme. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.