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UN General Assembly endorses a new world map that shows more accurately Africa’s size

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On Friday, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed a new world map designed to represent Africa more accurately in its true, larger size. The resolution was formally sponsored by Togo and received backing from the wider assembly.

This endorsement marks the culmination of a concerted campaign led by various African countries and advocacy groups aimed at correcting historical cartographic biases regarding the continent's physical dimensions.

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CityNews Toronto Highlights the grassroots campaign by African nations and advocacy groups.
Toronto Star Focuses on the grassroots campaign by African nations and advocacy groups.
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