UN General Assembly endorses new world map that shows more accurately Africa’s size

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September 5, 2026

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UN General Assembly endorses new world map that shows more accurately Africa’s size

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The United Nations General Assembly on Friday endorsed a new world map that represents Africa more accurately in its larger size, a culmination of a recent campaign led by African countries and advocacy groups.

Friday’s resolution, which was sponsored by Togo and backed by members of the African Union, was passed with 164 member states voting in favour.

Only the US voted against it while six other countries — Serbia, Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova and Ukraine — abstained.

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