African Union Backs UN Adoption Of ‘Correct The Map’ Resolution, Calls For Proper Representation
The African Union has endorsed a UN resolution aimed at correcting global map projections to more accurately reflect the true size of the African continent. The initiative challenges the traditional Mercator projection, which critics argue significantly understates Africa's geographical scale.
Why it matters
This move addresses long-standing concerns regarding cartographic bias and the symbolic representation of the Global South in international institutions.
The AU described the adoption as an important step towards ensuring that Africa is represented according to its actual geographical size.
The African Union (AU) has welcomed the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of a resolution seeking a more accurate representation of Africa and other regions of the world on global maps.
The resolution, championed by Togo on behalf of the African Group, was adopted on Friday amid efforts to replace distorted representations of the relative sizes of continents on traditional world maps.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomed the development in a statement posted on X by the continental body.
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