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US State Department admits error on Africa map at AIDS

US officials at AIDS 2026 in Rio used an inaccurate Africa map, prompting online backlash and a State Department admission of error.
WHO: US State Department
WHAT: Acknowledged an unfortunate error after an inaccurate Africa map was shown at a US presentation at AIDS 2026.
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET
WHERE: Brazil
WHY: The map shown at the conference was highly inaccurate and drew online ridicule.
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