This AllAfrica news roundup for 5 June 2026 highlights several major developments across the continent.The leading story focuses on strengthening relations between South Africa and Kenya after the two countries signed six new Memoranda of Understanding during President William Ruto's state visit to South Africa.

The agreements cover trade, maritime transport, skills development, gender equality, arts and culture, and sports, increasing the total number of bilateral agreements between the countries to 34.Leaders from both nations emphasised economic cooperation, industrialisation, job creation and stronger intra-African trade.In Mali, the military government announced a reward of US$3.5 million for information leading to the capture or death of Iyad Ag Ghaly, the leader of the al-Qaeda-linked JNIM militant group.The move follows intensified military operations against insurgent groups and ongoing security challenges in the country.South Sudan continues to face a severe humanitarian crisis, with conflict and displacement worsening hunger levels, particularly in Jonglei State.

Humanitarian agencies warn that food insecurity remains critical, while the World Food Programme has expanded emergency assistance to affected communities.

Meanwhile, scientists are accelerating efforts to develop a vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola as outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda have resulted in dozens of deaths and hundreds of confirmed infections.Researchers are adapting technology previously used in the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

In Uganda, authorities and local leaders have raised concerns after large landslide-related ground cracks appeared across more than 500 villages in Namisindwa District.

Heavy rains have worsened the situation, damaging homes, crops and infrastructure, prompting calls for urgent evacuation measures and disaster-response support.