Commonwealth of Nations
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent countries. It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of the members are small states, including many island nations.
African Union
The African Union is a union consisting of 55 African states. The AU was established on 26 May 2001 in Addis Ababa and launched on 9 July 2002 in South Africa to replace the Organisation of African Unity (OAU).
Lesotho
The Kingdom of Lesotho is facing notable challenges in its democratic, electoral and governance systems. Although the country has made strides in democratic processes, persistent barriers continue to undermine the inclusiveness, credibility and effectiveness of its election cycle and civil society engagement.