International UN map resolution

Togo Petitions UN for New Map

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Apr 14, 2026 · Last updated Apr 16, 2026

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Market Impact

This event has no direct financial market impact. It is primarily a geopolitical and educational initiative focused on accurate representation and decolonization.

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Event Summary

Togo has formally petitioned the United Nations to adopt a world map that accurately reflects Africa's true land area, moving away from the 16th-century Mercator projection. Togo's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey, confirmed that a resolution will be ready for a vote at the UN General Assembly in September 2026. The initiative, part of a broader 'Correct the Map' campaign, argues that the Mercator projection is geographically misleading, downplaying Africa's global significance and carrying profound psychological and political consequences. The African Union's 55 member states have already adopted a resolution to stop using the Mercator projection within their borders and tasked Togo with leading this global diplomatic effort. Proponents advocate for alternatives like the Equal Earth projection, which accurately represents landmass sizes.

Key Actions

90 Togo petitioned United Nations to adopt new map United Nations

70 African Union adopted resolution to stop using Mercator projection

60 African Union tasked Togo with leading diplomatic effort Togo

Entities Involved

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United Nations

The United Nations is the primary body being petitioned to adopt a new world map projection. A resolution on this matter will be ready for a vote at the UN General Assembly in September 2026.

Importance 90 Sentiment 0

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Africa

The continent of Africa is central to this initiative, as its true land area is significantly downplayed by the Mercator projection. The 'Correct the Map' campaign aims to address this misrepresentation and its psychological and political consequences.

Importance 85 Sentiment 0

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Togo

Togo is leading the diplomatic effort to have the United Nations adopt a new world map projection that accurately reflects land areas, particularly Africa's. This initiative is part of a broader 'Correct the Map' campaign.

Importance 80 Sentiment 0

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Robert Dussey

Robert Dussey, Togo's Minister of Foreign Affairs, confirmed that the resolution to adopt a new map projection will be ready for a vote at the United Nations General Assembly. He emphasizes the scientific inaccuracy of current map representations.

Importance 70 Sentiment 0

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African Union

The African Union's 55 member states have adopted a resolution to stop using the Mercator projection within their own borders and have tasked Togo with leading the global diplomatic effort.

Importance 60 Sentiment 0

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Moky Makura

Moky Makura, executive director of Africa No Filter, described the persistence of the Mercator map as a long-standing misinformation campaign that has marginalized Africa's identity.

Importance 40 Sentiment 0

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Africa No Filter

Africa No Filter's executive director, Moky Makura, supports the 'Correct the Map' campaign, highlighting the psychological and political consequences of map distortions.

Importance 30 Sentiment 0

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Robert Dussey related ↔ Togo

Moky Makura related ↔ Africa No Filter

Togo related ↔ United Nations

Robert Dussey related ↔ United Nations

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