Event Brief
Togo’s map plan revives debate on African representation
Filed: May 11, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
Summary: Togo’s plan to ask the UN General Assembly to move away from the Mercator map revived debate on African representation.
WHO: Togo
WHAT: Togo’s plan to request a UN General Assembly change away from the Mercator world map
WHEN: May 11, 2026 at 1:23 AM ET
WHERE: Togo
WHY: It is a reaction to how map projections shape perceptions of Africa.
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