UN backs resolution to correct Africa’s map size

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The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted the “Correct the Map” resolution to change how Africa and other regions are represented on world maps. Introduced by Togo for the African Group and supported by the African Union, it passed on Friday by a vote of 164 to one, with six abstentions and the U.S. opposing.

WHO: United Nations General Assembly; Togo (for the African Group); African Union; United States

WHAT: Adoption of the “Correct the Map” resolution backing a new world map representation of Africa’s relative size

WHEN: Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 6:26 PM ET

WHERE: United Nations (General Assembly), New York, USA

WHY: The resolution was adopted to change how Africa and other regions are represented on world maps, reflecting that maps shape education and collective perceptions.

How this story developed (showing 9 of 9 earlier reports)

UN changes map conventions that made Africa look smaller · Sep 8, 2026 at 8:13 PM ET
India and 163 others vote at UNGA for revised map · Sep 7, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
UN backs maps reflecting Africa’s true scale · Sep 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
UN adopts Equal Earth map after US votes no · Sep 6, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
UN vote backs map showing Africa’s true size · Sep 6, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
U.S. sole objector to UN “Equal Earth” map resolution · Sep 5, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET
UN backs Equal Earth map showing Africa as larger · Sep 5, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
UN backs new map showing Africa’s true size · Sep 5, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
UN General Assembly adopts Equal Earth world map · Sep 4, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET

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