WORLD● LOW1h ago · Sep 22, 2026, 11:37 PM
Right-sizing the map of Africa
Vanguard Nigeria · global
The United Nations General Assembly has, for the first time, formally endorsed a global shift away from the centuries-old Mercator map in favour of projections that show Africa—and other equatorial regions—in their true relative size. This “Correct the Map” resolution, spearheaded by Togo on behalf of the African Group and backed by the African Union, […] The post Right-sizing the map of Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.
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