Togo School Map Changes

Nigeria has joined 163 countries in endorsing a UN resolution aimed at correcting the representation of Africa on world maps. The resolution, titled “Correct the Map,” was adopted with 164 votes in favor, challenging historical inaccuracies in cartographic representation.

Togo plans to update its school geography materials by the end of 2026 following a UN resolution promoting the Equal Earth projection, which accurately represents Africa's size. Togo's Foreign Minister Robert Dussey announced the initiative to encourage global adoption of this ma

The United Nations General Assembly voted to replace the Mercator world map with the Equal Earth projection, which accurately represents land sizes. The resolution, sponsored by Togo and supported by 164 nations, saw the United States as the only country voting against it.