After 450 Years of Distortion, UN Votes to Redefine Africa’s True Size on World Maps!
On September 5, 2026, a significant shift in global cartography occurred when 164 countries voted to adopt the Equal Earth projection in place of the traditional Mercator map, which has inaccurately represented the sizes of continents for over 450 years. The resolution, known as “Correct the Map,” was spearheaded by Togo and received overwhelming support…