US only country to oppose UN resolution correcting Africa's size on world maps

Africa World Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:30:42 GMT Moderate confidence — 71/100

was the only country to not support a United Nations resolution adjusting the appearance of Africa and other regions on world maps.
The body passed the “Correct the Map” initiative by a margin of 164 to one, with six nations abstaining from the vote.

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was the only country to not support a United Nations resolution adjusting the appearance of Africa and other regions on world maps.
The body passed the “Correct the Map” initiative by a margin of 164 to one, with six nations abstaining from the vote.

Sources: The Hill