It’s been many years since the continent seemed more spectral, and its people more vulnerable, than it does now.

The new map makes Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania larger than the traditional Mercator projection.

Over the coming decade, Africa will face major challenges as the legitimacy and sovereignty of its states come under threat. Some of the continent’s governments will become highly dependent on ...

Attendees at AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference, in Brazil were left confused after a map of Africa displayed by the U.S. Department of State incorrectly labeled six countries by size, ...