Africa’s push to redraw the world map to show its true size wins overwhelming UN support
- Posted on September 5, 2026
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In brief
The United Nations has endorsed a landmark resolution to reform cartographic standards globally, acknowledging Africa's significantly understated continental dimensions. With 164 member states voting in favor, this initiative challenges the Mercator projection's historical distortion that has systematically diminished African geography for centuries. The 'Correct the Map' campaign represents a pivotal moment in decolonizing geographical representation and promoting accurate geopolitical awareness among international audiences.
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Africa’s push to redraw the world map to show its true size wins overwhelming UN support
The UN General Assembly has backed an African Union-led push for world maps that more accurately represent Africas size. The “Correct the Map” resolution received 164 votes in favour and challenges the widely used Mercator projection, which makes Africa appear disproportionately small.
