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UN votes to adopt new world map that reflects Africa’s true size
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Al Jazeera EnglishLean Left
UN approves new map showing Africa’s true size
The UN General Assembly has backed a resolution to change to maps that more accurately show the true size of Africa.
Sep 5, 2026
NPRLean Left
The U.N. backs a new world map showing Africa in its true relative size
The U.N. has backed a new map showing Africa in its true relative size, with the U.S. standing alone in opposition.
Sep 4, 2026
Al Jazeera EnglishLean Left
UN votes to adopt new world map that reflects Africa’s true size
The widely-used Mercator map is often criticised for visually exaggerating and centralising Western nations.
Sep 4, 2026