@blackfactsmatter: The United Nations just voted to formally phase out the 16th-century Mercator map because it severely distorts the size of Africa and the Global South. For centuries, this map made Greenland look just as big as Africa—even though Africa is 14 times larger! Now, the African Union's "Correct The Map" campaign is pushing the world to adopt the "Equal Earth" projection to rewrite school curriculums and decolonize geography. Did you know the map was this distorted? Let me know below! 👇 For deeper breakdowns into the national stories that actually impact you, subscribe to The BFM Report on Substack

Luthando Ganya :

Africa is the biggest continent on earth

Smashley :

USA was the only country that voted against it. It’s so fucked up.

me❤️‍🔥🇿🇦 :

what else are they lying about😭

Melody :

Mama Africa is waking up

Lavatior Turner :

We noticed it 40 years ago.

Life with iemie ⭕️ :

Imagine all African countries come together to form a new world superpower 😳

Sonja Hariparsad :

so Africa is not over populated its under populated

Grace mama sita :

Finally,they will stop asking a guy from Kenya if he knows this other guy from Nigeria because they both come from Africa 😂😂

ngozazfw6qy :

If you travel, you quickly notice that, something doesn’t add up.🤔

M O N A C O 🇺🇬 :

As Africans we shall NEVER forget this ....they (the US) showed us deep in their heart ❤️they want us to stay small

M.I.B cpt :

That's the sign that Africa is becoming new power house🔥🔥🔥🔥💯

Eden | Kingdom Coded Nurse 💕 :

Waaaaaait! I knew Africa was massive and could fit the USA but I had no idea it could also fit China! Wow!!! 😮

Mann Habz :

useless how does it benefit Africans,

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kuks :

This changes perceptions and influences. In my opinion it's going to change how Africa is perceived in the West. Americans and Europeans now have no excuse to call Africa a country.

challa94003191 :

Why didnt you mention that your country is the only country that voted against the resolution.

Big balls :

you can change the map but you can't change our leaders and people's mind

Ronnie M :

it was one of the reason why people thought Africa was just one country.

beats_by_josh_ :

so, USA is almost the same size as Australia? 😭😂

Xoia :

It’s about time!

Tupac girl :

all I wanted is them to leave Africa alone ,they should stop interfering with our business,they come and still all resources and kill animals to steal their skins and horns ,so silly

👩🏻‍🦰 :

WE ARE ALWAYS THE BAD GUYS. ALWAYS 🙄 I’m so tired of this man

jeeptheecopacetc :

This is so much better!

Tau254 :

racism...even to mother Africa. deception.. extortionists..meezs U.S..6time. /zonEs,Africa..3

Nothing Burger :

This! I always thought that our map was skewed to benefit white colonialism. And you notice white people at the top of globe while brown skinned are below the equator?