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As a mediator between armed groups in Africa, Stella Sabiiti has worked with individuals in some of the world's most tense situations.

Mediators should always strive for transparency and, at the same time, maintain high standards of confidentiality. In this video, mediation experts discuss the challenging task of managing information during negotiation processes. In other words, how can mediators adhere to the principles of transparency without risking confidentiality?

Are there universal rules that could be applied to mediation processes anywhere in the world? Is there an African way of mediating?

Women continue to be largely excluded from African peace processes. According to UN Women, no woman has been appointed peace mediator in any of the continent's major peace talks since 1992.

The experts interviewed in these videos have years and decades of experience of resolving conflict and mediating peace.

Regional experts discuss the need for the African Union to enhance its peace mediation support capacity and identify practical ways in which such capacity could be improved.

Now smartphones in Uganda are helping thousands of poor farmers to track new farming technologies, treatment for their animal, weather patterns, market prices and best bargains.

Electronic facial recognition and biometric data touted as key to free and fair election.

As the Green Belt Movement in Africa grew, she became known as the Tree Mother.

Mobile money, the ability to bank using cell phones -- is a game-changer in global development. This video chronicles M-Pesa, a mobile money product made by Safaricom, and its unparalleled success with mobile banking in Kenya.