EXPLAINER How big is Africa really? Why the UN voted to change the world map The new map makes Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania larger than the traditional Mercator projection. How big is Africa really? Why the UN voted to change the world map The new map makes Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania larger than the traditional Mercator projection. From: NewsFeed Niger accuses France of orchestrating failed military mutiny Video Duration 01 minutes 28 seconds 01:28 Niger accuses France of orchestrating failed military mutiny At least five killed in Sudan’s South Kordofan in attack by rebel group At least five killed in Sudan’s South Kordofan in attack by rebel group From: NewsFeed UN approves new map showing Africa’s true size Video Duration 01 minutes 10 seconds 01:10 UN approves new map showing Africa’s true size After Pretoria peace deal, old enemies in Ethiopia’s Tigray find new ground After Pretoria peace deal, old enemies in Ethiopia’s Tigray find new ground Tunisia arrests journalist Mohamed Yousfi amid crackdown on critics Tunisia arrests journalist Mohamed Yousfi amid crackdown on critics UN votes to adopt new world map that reflects Africa’s true size UN votes to adopt new world map that reflects Africa’s true size Ghana tightens gold exports in push to keep more value at home Ghana tightens gold exports in push to keep more value at home Tunisia’s top court upholds conviction of opposition figures, activists Tunisia’s top court upholds conviction of opposition figures, activists DR Congo joins countries pledging embassy move to Jerusalem

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