African leaders told the president during a meeting at the White House that he should win the prestigious award.

Anyone alive and active in organizations or institutions is eligible for the Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel Foundation's statutes determine the valid nomination provisions. In order for a nomination to be considered valid, it must be submitted by January 31 at the latest. Nominations should preferably be made through an online form.

President Donald Trump and his allies are using the tentative ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran as a reason to argue he should receive the Nobel Peace Prize, an award Trump has been angling to receive for years.