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The most commonly used maps don’t show the true scale of Africa (Picture: Getty) The most commonly used world map could soon get a revamp to show the true scale of the African continent. The African ...

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African nations are demanding that the 'distorted' world map be redrawn to show the true scale of the continent that they argue has been misrepresented for centuries. The African Union (AU) has backed ...

The most commonly used world map could soon get a revamp to show the true scale of the African continent. The African Union (AU) represents 55 countries on the continent, and is backing a new campaign ...