UN Africa Map Debate
The United Nations adopts a new map showing Africa's true size, with the US opposing and France abandoning the distorted Mercator projection.
September 2026
UN General Assembly Adopts New Equal Earth Map Projection
The United Nations General Assembly voted to adopt a new world map, the Equal Earth cartographic projection. The resolution was supported by 164 countries.
Source ↗United States Votes Against UN Map Resolution
The United States voted against the UN resolution to adopt the new world map. Six other states abstained from the vote.
Source ↗Togo Sponsors UN Resolution on Map Accuracy
Foreign Minister Robert Dussey of Togo sponsored the resolution advocating for the new map. He stated that maps influence collective perceptions.
Source ↗UN General Assembly adopts resolution promoting Africa's true size map
The UN General Assembly adopted a nonbinding resolution promoting world maps that show Africa at its true relative size. The resolution was sponsored by Togo on behalf of the African Group.
Source ↗US casts sole opposing vote on UN map resolution
The United States voted against the 'Correct the Map' resolution. Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, Serbia, and Ukraine abstained from the vote.
Source ↗Togolese Foreign Minister supports map correction
Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey stated that correcting the map would restore an accurate understanding of Africa’s true dimensions. He noted that a more faithful representation could help cover Africa’s real wealth and potential.
Source ↗France plans to abandon Mercator projection for world maps
The French foreign ministry announced plans to stop using the traditional Mercator projection. This move supports a push by Africa for a more realistic geographical representation.
Source ↗France co-sponsors UN text with Togo and African Union
France is co-sponsoring a text intended for the United Nations. This initiative is being put forward alongside Togo and the African Union.
Source ↗UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Africa Map Size
The UN General Assembly adopted the nonbinding "Correct the Map" resolution. This resolution promotes world maps that show Africa at its true relative size.
Source ↗US Votes Against UN Resolution on Africa Map
The United States cast a vote against the resolution. Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, Serbia, and Ukraine abstained from the vote.
Source ↗Togo Sponsors UN Resolution for African Group
Togo sponsored the "Correct the Map" resolution on behalf of the African Group. Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey commented on the resolution's goals.
Source ↗164 Nations Back UN Call for Accurate Africa Map
One hundred sixty-four countries supported a call at the United Nations. The call advocated for the creation of a map that accurately represents the true size of Africa.
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