The African Union has joined a campaign calling for the widely-used Mercator map, which makes Africa appear smaller than it is, to be replaced with a map that more accurately reflects the continent's ...

We dive deep into a 1935 map of Africa, a relic that captures a pivotal moment in the continent's history. Join us as we explore the map’s significance, uncovering the changes and challenges that have ...

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