How the UN voted to change the world map

Author: Nils AdlerPublished on: September 5, 2026Country: United Nations

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How the UN voted to change the world map

The United Nations General Assembly voted to adopt a new map that more accurately represents Africa, supported by 164 countries. The resolution, led by several African nations, aims to replace the traditional Mercator projection, which distorts the size of continents. Togo's Foreign Minister Robert Dussey stated that this decision reaffirms African reality.

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