UN Adopts New World Map | Nigeria News

The UN just approved a new world map that makes Africa look bigger and shrinks North America and Europe—aiming for true geographic accuracy. Pushed by African nations using the Equal Earth projection, it challenges the century-old Mercator map still used globally. Togo’s foreign minister warned distorted maps shape generations’ perceptions, while the U.S. voted against it, calling the debate distracting. With 164 countries in favor, this vote signals how deeply maps influence global identity—and why getting them right matters more than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/88c8b8a783a0f58d