President Salva Kiir has relieved the Minister of Higher Education Denay Jok Chagor from his position as minister of higher education and appointed him as Governor of Jonglei State.
In another decree, the President appointed Gabriel Changson Chang the new minister of Higher Education.

The president also appointed Hon. Deng Alor Kuol the new minister for East African Community Affairs replacing the late John Luk Jok.