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CARTOGRAPHY OF THE WORLD: Africa Fights for a Place Just on the Map

The African Union has adopted a decision to correct Africa's misrepresentation in global mapping, geospatial systems, the media and educational programmes. The initiative is part of efforts such as the Correct the Map campaign, which promotes the adoption of the Equal Earth projection as a more precise standard for world maps. Togo, which is the origin of this happy initiative, is the carrier of this initiative. Faure Gnassingbé, the President o…
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The African Union has adopted a decision to correct Africa's misrepresentation in global mapping, geospatial systems, the media and educational programmes. The initiative is part of efforts such as the Correct the Map campaign, which promotes the adoption of the Equal Earth projection as a more precise standard for world maps. Togo, which is the origin of this happy initiative, is the carrier of this initiative. Faure Gnassingbé, the President o…

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Afrique Education broke the news on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
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