On Monday night, January 19, 2026, President Salva Kiir announced a cabinet shake-up on state TV, dismissing Interior Minister Angelina Teny and appointing Aleu Ayieny Aleu in her place. 🔄
Who’s in, who’s out?
Angelina Teny—a senior opposition figure and wife of detained First Vice President Riek Machar—hasn’t been active in the ministry since March 2025 after Machar’s house arrest. Her duties have largely fallen to her deputy in the past 10 months.
Aleu Ayieny Aleu returns to the role after serving as Interior Minister from 2013 to 2015 and later as governor of Warrap state. He’ll now oversee internal security and police during a period of rising political tensions.
This swap is part of a broader cabinet reshuffle that also saw several other senior officials replaced. For many observers, the move signals Kiir’s drive to consolidate power and bolster security ahead of key national debates.
Keep an eye on Juba: with the political landscape shifting, stability and peace efforts could face fresh challenges.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
