Advocacy groups in Africa have launched a campaign to replace the Mercator map, which distorts Africa's size by making it ...

Africa is unique, spanning all four hemispheres. It is the second-largest continent, rich in wildlife and diverse cultures. The continent has 54 countries with numerous ethnic groups and languages.

A growing campaign backed by the African Union is urging schools and organizations to replace the Mercator projection with a ...

The name Africa was given to the continent by European explorers, exploiters, slavers and colonists. It ignores the indigenous people and their accomplishments.