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African Giant: UN Challenged on Continent's True Scale and Representation

Prominent Nigerian figure, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, asserts Africa's inherent magnitude, challenging global institutions like the UN to correct misrepresentations that shrink the continent's true size and significance. This bold statement underscores the critical importance of accurate cartography and narrative in shaping international perceptions. It's time for a recalibration of how the world views Africa's vastness and cultural richness.

Tribune Online·September 9, 2026AI-curated

“Africa did not change when that image became familiar. The representation did,” he said. The post Africa was never small, Ajulo tells UN, others appeared first on Tribune Online.

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