Togo to Present a New Map of the World at the United Nations Respecting the Real Size of Africa

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The African Union wants a better representation of its continent on the maps. The continental organisation has entrusted Togo with a mission: to define a map of the world that respects the true size of the countries. In most cases, the map of the so-called Mercator projection is used. However, in recent years, voices of civil society have risen around the world to denounce it, because Africa is represented almost ten times less than its real sur…

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The West African country was instructed by the African Union to present a resolution to the UN General Assembly in September 2026. It called for the adoption of a new projection of the planosphere, respecting the proportions of the continents.