UN General Assembly backs campaign for accurate African map projections

In a landmark vote, the UN assembly overwhelmingly supported a resolution promoting cartographic justice to correct the historical underrepresentation of Africa's true size on global maps.

5 Sept, 00:28 — 5 Sept, 00:28

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UN votes for more accurate maps to show Africa’s true size

The UN assembly voted 164 to 1, with six abstentions, to support Africa’s campaign for cartographic justice

By Geoffrey York

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UN General Assembly backs campaign for accurate African map projections

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