The UN General Assembly is voting on a resolution to replace the traditional Mercator map with an alternative that more accurately represents Africa's size.

“ The UN general assembly will vote on Friday on a resolution for the world to formally phase out the traditional #Mercator map of the globe in favour of one that more accurately displays #Africa’s size. Robert Dussey, Togo’s foreign affairs minister, said the resolution was sponsored by #Togo and backed by countries including the African Union’s 54 other member states. “ #maps https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/04/un-vote-world-map-mercator-equal-earth-africa

#UN approves resolution in support of #map that shows #Africa's true size https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/un-approves-resolution-support-map-that-shows-africas-true-size-2026-09-04/ #mercator