U.N. adopts resolution supporting new map that accurately shows Africa’s size
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution urging the adoption of a map that reflects Africa’s true proportion relative to other continents. The motion, backed by 164 member states, was opposed by the United States and six other countries abstained. The initiative, led by Togo, follows a campaign by the African Union to replace the historically distorted Mercator projection with a more accurate representation for educational use.
Covered by 15 outlets across the spectrum: 40% left, 20% center, 40% right.
How each side framed it
U.N. approves resolution in support of map that shows Africa’s true size
Africa gets bigger, North America smaller as UN adopts new world map; US says ‘focus on genuine problems’
Africa gets bigger, North America, Europe smaller as UN adopts realistic new world map, but why is US upset?
Timeline
First reported by The Hindu on ; 15 articles from 12 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (4): The Hindu, NDTV, The Quint, The Federal
- Center (3): Hindustan Times, The New Indian Express, Deccan Herald
- Right-leaning (5): India TV English, Times Now, Deccan Chronicle, Sunday Guardian, Times of India
Sources
- U.N. approves resolution in support of map that shows Africa’s true size — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- Africa Now Bigger In World Map. 164 Countries Backed Resolution, US Opposed — NDTV (left-leaning) ·
- Africa gets bigger, North America, Europe smaller as UN adopts realistic new world map, but why is US upset? — India TV English (right-leaning) ·
- Africa gets bigger, North America smaller as UN adopts new world map; US says ‘focus on genuine problems’ — Hindustan Times (center) ·
- UN endorses new world map that depicts Africa's size more accurately; US slams move — The New Indian Express (center) ·
- India Backs New World Map At UN, US Stands Alone Against Resolution — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- UN Approves Resolution in Support of Map That Shows Africa's True Size — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·
- Why Africa Looks Bigger On The UN’s New World Map — And Why The US Voted No — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- New World Map: UN Backs Equal Earth Projection to Correct Centuries-Old Distortion of Africa’s True Size, Passes ‘Correct the Map’ Resolution — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning) ·
- U.N. approves resolution in support of map that shows Africa’s true size — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- India votes in favour of UNGA resolution endorsing new world map — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- India Backs UN Resolution To 'Correct' World Map for 'Accurate Representation' — The Quint (left-leaning) ·
- India backs UN resolution to correct distortions in world maps — Deccan Herald (center) ·
- UNGA: India, 163 countries vote for new world map with bigger Africa; US votes against — The Federal (left-leaning) ·
- India backs UN world map resolution but calls out inaccurate J&K depiction — Times of India (right-leaning) ·