00:00Flags were raised outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on Monday,
00:05ahead of the General Assembly annual meeting of world leaders.
00:10Police officers, canine teams and law enforcement drones were out in force
00:15in preparation for the high-level gathering that begins on Tuesday.
00:19This year's event is expected to see the African Union push for a bigger voice at the world body,
00:25including permanent African representation at the UN Security Council.
00:32On Monday, the heads of the AU and UN met to discuss reforms to international financial institutions,
00:40debt sustainability and ensuring Africa derives greater value from its mineral assets.
00:47The UN Development Programme will also host events on African access to AI technology.
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