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Sudan Aid Groups Lead Speculation for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner is expected to be announced on Friday.

The committee keeps the names of nominees secret for 50 years.

That means people outside the committee do not know the official list.

Some prediction markets think Sudan’s volunteer aid groups have a chance.

These groups help people affected by the war by providing food and medical care.

Other possible contenders include a Ukrainian children’s advocate and international courts.

The International Space Station is also being discussed because countries work together there.

Donald Trump and other well-known figures are also mentioned, but nobody outside the committee can say who will win.

Key facts

Nomination total: The committee received 287 nominations: 208 individuals and 79 organisations.
Nominee confidentiality: Nominees’ identities remain confidential for 50 years.
Prediction-market leader: Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms had an approximately 16% probability on Kalshi, as reported on Thursday.
Emergency Response Rooms: The volunteer network provides services including community kitchens and emergency medical assistance.
Other institutional contenders: The International Court of Justice, International Criminal Court and International Space Station are among those discussed.
Research institute: The Peace Research Institute Oslo included Mykola Kuleba and Save the Children among potential contenders.
Decision authority: The Norwegian Nobel Committee makes the final decision; prediction-market estimates are not the committee’s assessment.

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