# Who mapped Africa? Debunking the myth that Europeans alone plotted the continent

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- Published: 2026-10-29T19:50:06+00:00
- Category: Science
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After the United Nations adopted a resolution in September 2026 endorsing a map that more fairly represents the size of Earth's landmasses, author and journalist Moky Makura of Africa No Filter—a main sponsor of the Correct the Map initiative—asked: "What else about Africa is the world underestimating that's also hidden in plain sight?"

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