UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size
The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - the US the only nation to vote against it.
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Notable Quotes
"A fair world begins with a fair map."
— Robert Dussey , Politician
"Changing the map obviously doesn't change the world."
— Jean-Noël Barrot , Politician
"Instead of focusing on genuine problems of international peace, prosperity, or good relations, this body is debating map projects from the 16th Century."
— Yaryna Ferencevych , Politician
"Africa's misrepresentation on world maps is not just a cartographic error - it's a narrative issue."
— Lerato Mogoatlhe , Activist
Key People
Jean-Noël Barrot is France's Foreign Minister involved in sanctioning Israeli officials.
Kenyan geographer discussing the implications of map representations.
Advocate addressing the misrepresentation of Africa on world maps.
Togolese Foreign Minister advocating for a fair world map.
US representative at the UN criticizing the resolution.
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The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - the US the only nation to vote against it.
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