US Only Opponent of UN Map-Correction Resolution

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to “Correct the Map,” a proposal aimed at revising the depiction of Africa and other regions on world maps. In a vote that saw 164 members in favor and only one opposing, the United States was the sole country to vote against the initiative, while six nations chose to abstain.

The resolution was introduced by West African representatives and seeks to address longstanding concerns about the misrepresentation of African borders and territories in many international cartographic materials. With the overwhelming majority in support, the measure now moves forward to the implementation phase, where UN bodies and member states will collaborate to update official maps and related documents.

The passage of the “Correct the Map” resolution marks a significant step toward more accurate global representations. While the U.S. remains opposed, the decision reflects a broader consensus among the international community to rectify cartographic inaccuracies that have long affected the visibility and recognition of African nations on the world stage.