# UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size

https://mins.news/en/item/45812

- BBC News, 2026-09-04 17:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce30vp55dnlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> The UN General Assembly approved a Togo-sponsored “Correct the Map” resolution calling for maps that better represent Africa’s size. It won 164 votes, with the US alone voting against and six countries abstaining. The non-binding measure is expected to change maps used by institutions worldwide.

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