Paris: Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, al Qaeda remains a significant global threat, even as its operations have evolved and adapted to new circumstances. The jihadist network, though weakened by the loss of key leaders such as Osama bin Lad…
United nations: The United Nations General Assembly has passed the Correct the Map resolution with overwhelming support, including a yes vote from Zambia. The Togo-led initiative, backed by the African Union, sought to correct a cartographic injustice…
New york: In a landmark decision aimed at correcting global cartographic representation, the United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution led by the Republic of Togo, with support from the African Union, by a decisive vote of 164 in favor,…
New york: In a landmark decision aimed at correcting global cartographic representation, the United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution led by the Republic of Togo, with support from the African Union, by a decisive vote of 164 in favor,…
New york: The UN General Assembly on Friday voted to replace the 16th-century Mercator map with a more accurate representation of the world, highlighting Africa’s true size. The resolution, led by several African countries and supported by France, ach…
New york: The European Union (EU) and its Member States have expressed their support for a United Nations resolution aiming to correct global cartographic representation, with a particular focus on equitable portrayal of Africa. This resolution, part …
New york: The UN General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to encourage governments, schools, and tech companies worldwide to stop using maps that make Africa appear far smaller than it really is. By a vote of 164 to one, Member States endorsed a reso…