The engagement on Sudan, Cote d'Ivoire, the Arab Spring, Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Somalia resulted in a political standoff between some members of the EU and South Africa. During the briefing on Swaziland, Ms Magadla, indicated that the country continued to face socio-economic and political challenges, a situation compounded by a shortfall of revenue. She indicated that the political challenges dated back from a judgment passed in 1973. She pointed that out Swaziland needed assistance, given the current economic crises, and it was unlikely that Swaziland would recover unless there was sufficient funding from an external donor.