"African Leaders Demand Equal Partnership at UN, Reject Marginalization"

African leaders addressing the UN General Assembly assert that the continent is no longer willing to be a victim of the post-World War II order and demands to be partnered with, rather than sidelined. They emphasize Africa's capacity to become a global power and call for a bigger voice in multilateral institutions. African leaders also highlight the need for reparations for the slave trade and a more inclusive global financial system. While Africa faces challenges such as poverty, corruption, and governance issues, there is a growing interest in the continent's potential to drive progressive and fairer change in the global system.