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World● Low6d ago · Nov 1, 2026, 1:06 AM

Who mapped Africa?

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from theshillongtimes · india · Sub-Saharan Africa

Debunking the myth that Europeans alone plotted the continent After the United Nations adopted a resolution in September 2026 endorsing a map that more fairly represents the size of Earth’s landmasses, author and journalist Moky Makura of Africa No Filter – a main sponsor of the Correct the Map initiative – asked: “What else about […]

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