Mercator projection Equal Earth projection

Drag the line to see how the Mercator projection distorts the world—exaggerating the size of some regions compared to Africa.

Challenge the status quo, by dismantling a colonial legacy that has distorted Africa’s identity and reshaped how the world perceives the Global South.

By signing the petition you take a stand against a false narrative that downplays Africa’s vast size and diversity as the second-largest continent, reducing its perceived importance in global politics and economics. You can correct the narrative.