Correct the Map

Africa isn’t small - the map is wrong.

For centuries, the Mercator projection has shrunk Africa, shaping how the world imagines the continent’s power, importance and possibility.
In this CNBC Africa interview, Professor Carlos Lopes breaks down why #CorrectTheMap is more than cartography - it’s about identity, narrative and reclaiming Africa’s true scale in global imagination.

Watch here: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7770032779252/correct-the-map-resetting-global-view-of-africa

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