The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution to adopt a new world map that portrays Africa as significantly larger than it appears on the traditional Mercator projection. The decision, backed by 164 countries, was led by Togo and supported by several African nations. The new map uses the Equal Earth projection, which provides a more accurate representation of the continent's size. The United States was the sole country to vote against the resolution, while six nations abstained. The change aims to correct long-standing misconceptions about Africa's geographical scale, which has been a point of contention for decades. The resolution does not ban the use of the Mercator projection, which remains popular for navigation purposes. The move reflects growing calls for more equitable and scientifically accurate cartography, with many African countries advocating for a more balanced global perspective.