A vote is scheduled to take place at the United Nations General Assembly to adopt a new world map. The proposed map aims to reflect the relative size of countries more accurately. African nations have pushed for the correction of a centuries-old error. A resolution, presented by members of the African Union and the Bahamas, seeks to provide a fair representation of global regions, particularly Africa.

The current map has been criticized for symbolically minimizing Africa. Most world maps are based on the Mercator projection, created in 1569. Further details about the proposed change and its potential impact are available. The vote is expected to occur soon, with the outcome determining whether the new map will be adopted.