Angelina Teny was educated in Great Britain and speaks both English and Arabic fluently.[2] She is the wife of Riek Machar Teny, former Vice-President of South Sudan. They have four children.[3] Angelina Teny is one of the most prominent women politicians in South Sudan.[4] In November 2003 Angelina Teny facilitated a conference of South Sudan women on "The House of Nationalities", held in Lokichokio, a concept designed to foster peace and national unity through recognition of diversity.[5]