The current standard misrepresents the continent’s scale, which activists argue reinforces misconceptions about its significance.

The map of the world as you know it – the Mercator projection – isn’t totally accurate. And Africa is leading the charge to ...

The African Union is backing a campaign to use maps that more accurately portray the true size of Africa. Lil Nas X says 'it's gonna be alright' after 'terrifying' arrest ordeal ...

The colonial-era Mercator map distorts continental size, making Africa look smaller than it is. The 55-nation African Union ...

The Mercator projection, a centuries-old map style from the age of sail, still prevails in the internet age. Here’s what the ...

On the Mercator projection, one of the world’s most popular maps, Greenland and Africa appear to be about the same size. But ...

A growing campaign backed by the African Union is urging schools and organizations to replace the Mercator projection with a ...

African Union promotes a new map revealing Africa’s true scale, aiming to reshape global perspectives on the continent’s size ...