Togo has led a United Nations General Assembly resolution urging the world to abandon the long‑used Mercator map, which distorts Africa’s size relative to other continents. The proposal, backed by the African Union and other member states, calls for a new projection that presents a more accurate view of the continent’s scale. The vote is scheduled for Friday, with foreign‑affairs minister Robert Dussey highlighting the need to correct geographic misconceptions that have long influenced global perceptions. If passed, the resolution would mark a significant shift toward more equitable cartographic representation.
Togo-sponsored resolution calls to phase out traditional map that depicts continent as similar size to GreenlandThe 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. He did not specify the total number. Continue reading...
