On Africa 54: Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday announced government spending cuts and additional borrowing to fill a $2.7 billion budget hole caused by his withdrawal of planned tax hikes in the face of nationwide youth led protests. Plus, military leaders in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are set to their first ever joint summit of the Alliance of Sahel States, AES. This and more news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!