The U.N. backed a map that shows Africa true to size. The U.S. was sole objector.
- Posted on September 5, 2026
- By Washington Post
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The U.N. backed a map that shows Africa true to size. The U.S. was sole objector.
The U.S. was the only country to vote against the U.N. resolution, which encourages the use of an “Equal Earth” map. The U.S. described it as a “radical ideological project.”
