WorldUN to vote on adopting new world map that shows Africa’s true scale

The UN general assembly will vote on a Togo-sponsored resolution to phase out the Mercator projection in favour of maps that better represent Africa’s size. Supporters say the change could reshape classrooms and everyday technology while challenging the projection’s alleged role in reinforcing western-centred stereotypes and cartographic colonialism.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-04 02:00Original