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African Union Backs UN Adoption Of ‘Correct The Map’ Resolution, Calls For Proper Representation

The African Union (AU) has welcomed the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of a resolution seeking a more accurate representation of Africa and other regions of the world on global maps. The resolution, championed by Togo on behalf of the …

African Union backs push to correct Africa’s size on world map

The African Union has welcomed a recent United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for a more accurate representation of Africa on world maps. The initiative centres on the Mercator projection, a 16th-century map designed mainly for navigation, …

African Union welcomes ‘Correct the Map’ resolution

Nigeria urges African Union to end overreliance on foreign funding for peace, security operations

Nigeria has called on the African Union (AU) to adopt innovative and sustainable financing mechanisms to strengthen the continent’s capacity for conflict prevention and resolution while reducing its reliance on external funding. The call was made by the …

India backs UN's ‘Equal Earth’ map, but warns against inaccurate depiction of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh

The ministry of external affairs issued a clarification on Sunday regarding the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh after backing the African Union's resolution to “rebalance” the world map. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that …

Addressing “root causes” to reso...

Ironically, when President Biya takes to the international podium, he advocates dialogue, reconciliation, and examining root causes of conflicts. For example, during the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union, AU, in Luanda, Angola, at the weekend …

Africa must scrap trade barriers to unlock food markets: AU agency chief

Africa must urgently dismantle trade and logistical barriers preventing food from moving across its borders if the continent is to turn its agricultural potential into stronger regional markets, jobs and food security, the head of the African Union …

Why Government by Coup d’État is Recidivist in Africa: Niger’s Counter-Coup as Coup against Nigériens

The future of liberal democracy in Africa may not be bright because it has the great potential to unnecessarily generate coups d’état. In international relations, coup d’état is illegal but the illegality is conveniently acquiesced to in protest against …

UN General Assembly endorses equal earth map to challenge mercator distortions

NEW YORK-(MaraviPost)-2026 The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has overwhelmingly adopted a resolution encouraging countries and institutions to promote the Equal Earth projection as a more accurate way of representing the relative size of the world …

UN General Assembly adopts resolution in support of map showing Africa’s true size

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 04 (APP)::The UN General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to encourage governments, schools and tech companies worldwide to stop using maps that make Africa look far smaller than it really is. By 164 votes to one, member states on …

Africa’s Power Grids face rising demand, high losses and digitalisation pressure

Africa must accelerate investment in efficient, digitalised and reliable electricity grids as population growth, urbanisation and economic expansion drive demand for power across the continent, energy experts have warned. The issue was highlighted during …

India’s big message after UN map vote: ‘J&K, Ladakh must be shown correctly’

India on Sunday said its Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh must be properly depicted in the UN-initiated proposed world map. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) made the statement after India voted in favour of a United Nations General …

UN approves map resolution that shows Africa's true size

NEW YORK: The United Nations on Friday voted for a shift away from the 16th-century Mercator global map towards one more accurately reflecting countries' true size, a resolution sponsored by African states to counter perceptions that the continent is …

‘A fair map’: UN approves move away from Mercator projection

The United Nations has voted for a shift away from the 16th-century Mercator global map towards one more accurately reflecting countries' true size, a resolution sponsored by African states to counter perceptions that the continent is peripheral. Togo …

Okonjo-Iweala, US Lawmakers Excited as Donald Trump Signs Bill for Two-year Extension of AGOA

Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and some members of the United States Congress have expressed excitement as President Donald Trump signed the bill for a two-year extension of …

Okonjo-Iweala, US Lawmakers Welcome Trump’s Two-Year Extension Of AGOA

The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and some members of the United States Congress have expressed excitement as President Donald Trump signed the bill for a two-year extension of the African Growth and …

2026 UNGA adopts new map to show Africa’s true size

NEW YORK-(MaraviPost)-The 2026 United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to adopt a resolution calling for the replacement of the centuries-old Mercator world map with a more geographically accurate version, marking what Zambia’s envoy …

Afreximbank: Success of the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algeria Boosted Continental Trade Dynamics

The success of the fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), hosted by Algeria in September of last year under the patronage of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, has significantly contributed to boosting intra-regional …

Africa’s mother tongues are finding new life as youth connect with roots and relatives

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A television game show in Nigeria’s commercial hub of Lagos has an unforgiving rule: Speak English and you lose. For a U.S.-born millennial in the audience and a student of her parents’ mother tongue, the high-stakes setting is a …

#1 Way to Check Your SASSA SRD Status: New App Ranked Against the 6 Options

SRD Check for SASSA R370 arrives on iOS and Android with data-free checking, offline results, family ID storage and plain-English reasons for declined months CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SASSA-Status.web.za …

Comprehensive Bright Steel Bar Market Report Covers Forecasts, Innovations And Industry Outlook

The Business Research Company's Bright Steel Bar Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The bright steel bar industry has seen …

Budget Binder With Envelopes Market Forecast Report Featuring Segment Analysis And Strategic Industry Insight

The Business Research Company's Budget Binder With Envelopes Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The budget binder with …

Business Card Binder Market Positioned For Sustained Growth A t6% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company's Business Card Binder Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The business card binder market has …

Latest Cable Manager Magnetic Strip Market Research By The Business Research Company, Highlights Future Industry Trends

The Business Research Company's Cable Manager Magnetic Strip Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Understanding the Cable …

Calendar Refill Desk Market To Reach $1.46 Billion By 2030 Driven By Expanding Industry Demand

The Business Research Company's Calendar Refill Desk Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The calendar refill desk industry is …

Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) Travel Insurance Market Growth Accelerates As Industry Expected To Reach $4.57 Bn By 2030

The Business Research Company's Calendar Refill Desk Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The travel insurance sector has seen …

Latest Bed Bug Interceptor Market Research By The Business Research Company, Highlights Future Industry Trends

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Biliary Atresia Therapeutics Market To Reach $1.53 Billion By 2030 Driven By Expanding Industry Demand

The Business Research Company's Biliary Atresia Therapeutics Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "An increasing focus on early …

Binder Pocket Zipper Market Growth Accelerates As Industry Expected To Reach $2.45 Billion By 2030

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Global Biological Age And Longevity Diagnostics Market Entering High-Growth Phase According To Latest Research

The Business Research Company's Biological Age And Longevity Diagnostics Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The biological age …

Global Bioprocessing Supplies Market Size Forecast To Cross $12.35 Billion By 2030

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Blood Bank Refrigerator Market Size To Reach $1.71Billion By 2030 At A CAGR Of 6.8%

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Brain Training Apps Market Forecast To Hit $21.09Billion By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth

The Business Research Company's Brain Training Apps Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The brain training apps market has …

AI-Powered Personalized Nutrition And Metabolomics Platform Market Size to Reach 0.12 Billion by 2030 with 12 CAGR

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Artificial Intelligence In Manufacturing And Supply Chain Market Size To Reach $27.66Billion By 2030 At A CAGR Of 27.4%

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Artificial Intelligence-Powered Demand Forecasting Market Forecast To Hit $15.88 Bn By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth

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ComprehensiveAsset Tracking Artificial Intelligence (AI) Market Report Covers Forecasts, Innovations & Industry Outlook

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Automated Window Blinds Market Forecast Report Featuring Segment Analysis And Strategic Industry Insight

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Automotive Data Monetization Platforms Market Positioned For Sustained Growth A t28.2% CAGR Through 2030

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