The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution led by the African Union to replace the traditional Mercator projection with an equal-area map that accurately represents the true size of Africa and other regions. The decision follows years of advocacy by African nations and environmental groups who argue that the Mercator projection distorts the size of continents, making Africa appear smaller than it actually is. The new map, known as the Equal Earth projection, aims to provide a more accurate visual representation of global geography. The resolution was passed with strong support from African countries, reflecting a growing push for more inclusive and scientifically accurate cartography. The move is seen as a step toward correcting long-standing biases in global education and media.