Tanganyika (modern-day mainland Tanzania) was a former German colony in East Africa. Following World War I, it became a Class B mandate under the administration of Great Britain, while the smaller neighboring territories of Ruanda-Urundi were assigned to Belgium.

The Permanent Mandates Commission was the body responsible for oversight of the territories taken from the defeated powers of WWI (Germany and the Ottoman Empire). It was formally constituted and held its first session in 1921 to review the administration of these mandated territories under Article 22.

The Secretary-General was the chief administrative officer of the League. While the specific tenure could vary in subsequent appointments or resignations, the initial understanding for the office, as seen with Sir Eric Drummond's service, was a long-term appointment, often cited as a ten-year term to ensure stability and continuity in administration.

The Covenant of the League of Nations consisted of 26 Articles. These articles outlined the structure of the League, the rules for preventing war, the administration of mandated territories, and the promotion of international cooperation. It was included as Part I of the Treaty of Versailles.

The Maldives returned to the Commonwealth in 2020 after leaving in 2016.

WEF promotes collaboration across public and private sectors.

The WEF brings together top leaders from business along with government and civil society.

WEF is an international NGO that engages business, government, and civil society leaders.

The Business Forum is one of several side forums held at CHOGM.

Argentina was invited to join BRICS effectively January 2024, but the newly elected administration under Javier Milei formally declined the invitation, stating a shift in foreign policy alignment.