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UN Approves Accurate New World Map | Johannesburg News
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- Sep 5, 2026
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The UN just approved a revolutionary new world map that finally shows Africa in its true, massive size — a long-overdue correction after centuries of distortion. This Equal Earth projection, championed by African nations and advocacy groups, was endorsed by 164 countries and aims to replace the misleading Mercator map that shrinks continents near the equator while inflating polar regions. Designed for accuracy, not navigation, it’s now being pushed into classrooms, newsrooms, and apps worldwide — because how we see the world starts with how we draw it. 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/5f9b30d280e88e4e