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This truth emerges as political situations change fast: Maps show us our world, but not neutrally

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9/20/26

The Political and Economic Power of Maps: How Global Borders are Shaped

It is examined through United Nations votes and name changes in the United States that maps are not objective geographical drawings.

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Africa and the new (infrastructure) race to the Moon

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9/17/26

Africa's Role in the New Lunar Race and Infrastructure Projects

Africa is taking on an active role in space research, contributing to the new lunar infrastructure race and participating in various international partnerships.

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Bill Gates commits $1 billion to stop Africa and other poorer regions falling behind in artificial intelligence

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9/16/26

Gates Foundation's $1 Billion AI Initiative for Impoverished Regions

The Gates Foundation will provide at least $1 billion in funding over the next two years to ensure developing countries are not left behind in artificial intelligence technology and to prevent global inequality.

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World Athletics Championships to be staged in Africa for the first time with Nairobi as host

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9/15/26

World Athletics Championships to be Held in Kenya's Capital Nairobi for the First Time

Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event will be held in Africa.

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World Athletics Championships 2029: Kenyan capital Nairobi wins bid to host event in African first

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9/15/26

Kenya Wins the Hosting Rights for the 2029 World Athletics Championships

Kenya has become the first African country to host the World Athletics Championships by securing the organization for 2029.

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The US must become Africa’s partner on technology and AI. It can do so with soft power.

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9/11/26

The US Is Urged to Establish a Technology and Artificial Intelligence Partnership with Africa

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UN adopts new map to fix world’s proportions | CNN

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9/6/26

United Nations Adopts New Map to Correct World Proportions

The UN has transitioned to the Equal Earth projection, replacing the Mercator map that has long misrepresented continent proportions.

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U.N. General Assembly endorses a new world map that shows Africa’s size more accurately

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9/6/26

United Nations General Assembly Adopts New Map Showing Africa's True Size

The UN General Assembly approved the new Equal Earth projection map, presented under Togo's leadership, which depicts continental proportions accurately.

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United Nations votes 164-1 for Equal Earth map after US brands it 'radical ideological project'

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9/6/26

Equal Earth Map Decision Adopted at the United Nations

The Equal Earth projection, which reflects the true sizes of the African continent, gained widespread acceptance at the United Nations, with the United States being the only country to vote against it.

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‘Radical’: U.S. rejects U.N.-adopted world map adjusting Africa’s size

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9/6/26

United Nations Adopts New World Map Correcting Africa's Size

Following a proposal by Togo, the new world map replacing the 16th-century Mercator map was adopted at the UN, with the US being the only country to oppose the decision.

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What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong

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9/5/26

United Nations adopts map projection reflecting true sizes of continents

The UN General Assembly has adopted the Equal Earth projection to replace the Mercator map, which portrays the African continent as much smaller than its actual size.

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How big is Africa really? Why the UN voted to change the world map

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9/5/26

United Nations Map Resolution to Reflect Africa's True Size

The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution recommending the use of the Equal Earth projection instead of the traditional Mercator map.

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