UN General Assembly Backs Resolution on Accurate Depiction of Africa's Size on Maps

The United Nations General Assembly has backed a resolution to change to maps that more accurately show the true size of Africa, Al Jazeera reported.

According to the report, the resolution was approved by the General Assembly, though further details on its scope, sponsors, or implementation timeline were not immediately available.

Al Jazeera's report did not specify which mapping standards or organizations would be affected by the change, nor did it provide additional context on the vote count or debate surrounding the resolution.

This is a developing story and further details may emerge as the resolution's implementation is clarified.