Make It Make Sense - #CorrectTheMap Campaign: Africa Pushes To Correct How The World Sees Its Size On The Map

A renewed push is underway to rethink how the world is visually represented on maps, with growing concern over long-used projections that distort continental size. Backed by the African Union, the campaign draws attention to how Africa is depicted in classrooms and institutions globally, raising questions about what these distortions may imply beyond geography. At the centre of the debate is whether a centuries-old mapping system still serves a modern world—or whether it quietly shapes perception in ways we rarely interrogate. The conversation is now shifting from maps to meaning.

Listeners strongly engage with the campaign, emphasizing the importance of accurately representing Africa’s size. Many describe the distortion as a psychological tactic rooted in colonial history, reinforcing the need to correct global narratives.

Guest: Lerato Mogoathle, Head of Communications and Digital Marketing at Africa No Filter