He has also blamed his own disorganisation, ill health (including an impending hole-in-the-heart operation) and linguistic misunderstandings.

ECONOMIST: Charity and truthfulness

SPLA's fighting ability, it has failed to capitalise on the rebel army's disorganisation.

ECONOMIST: Plenty of peace initiatives around but no peace in sight

Whether this confusion stems from extreme negotiating tactics or sheer disorganisation is unclear.

ECONOMIST: Russian energy

Some accuse the authorities of disorganisation, claiming that scroungers have been using the shelters set up for those made homeless by floods.

ECONOMIST: Ecuador

The goal Mexico deserved for their enterprise came in first-half injury time - and was a perfect illustration of the defensive disorganisation that had plagued England in the first half.

BBC: England 3-1 Mexico