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The African Union (AU) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssoufhas welcomed the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of the “Correct the Map” resolution.
Africa

African Union welcomes ‘Correct the Map’ resolution

Saturday, September 05, 2026
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday, September 4, adopted an African proposal for a new world map, which shows countries’ true size relative to one another. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda votes for UN resolution backing world maps that show true size of Africa

Friday, September 04, 2026
A photo shows the comparison of the 16th century Mercator projection (left) with the Equal Area projection which African leaders say shows a more accurate size of the African continent. Courtesy
International

UN to vote on resolution to replace world map that shrinks Africa's size

Friday, September 04, 2026
The New Times
International

What to know about Mercator world map that 'shrinks' Africa's size

Sunday, August 17, 2025
The New Times
International

African Union urges replacement of outdated world map that shrinks Africa

Thursday, August 14, 2025
The incumbent, Felix Tshisekedi and Moise Katumbi. Courtesy

On your marks, get set…GO! Let the DR Congo blame games 2023 begin!

Wednesday, November 22, 2023
A drainage that was constructed to curb floods at Kanogo in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana
Infrastructure

Budget deficit derails rehabilitation of 34 drainages in Kigali

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The New Times

Let’s have more Salimas at Afcon, and more upsets

Monday, January 24, 2022
Jigsaw puzzles are a fun way to learn and relax. / Net photo.
Children & Education

Origin of ordinary things: Jigsaw puzzles

Tuesday, September 01, 2020
The New Times

Let’s celebrate as one great continent, not as these balkanised countries

Thursday, June 11, 2020
Joseph Areruya (L) and Samuel Mugisha.

Africa Road Champions; an opportunity for Rwanda to shine

Saturday, February 10, 2018
GIS remote sensing centre at the University of Rwanda. / Courtesy

Why institutions should embrace GIS services in data collection

Monday, November 20, 2017