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Colonial Powers Created Distorted Maps for Their Own Purposes: Tanzanian Political Analyst

Colonial Powers Created Distorted Maps for Their Own Purposes: Tanzanian Political Analyst

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Colonial Powers Created Distorted Maps for Their Own Purposes: Tanzanian Political Analyst"The fact that the United Nations has now endorsed a more accurate... 08.09.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Colonial Powers Created Distorted Maps for Their Own Purposes: Tanzanian Political Analyst"The fact that the United Nations has now endorsed a more accurate depiction of the continent is significant," Leonard Chakupewa Soza told Sputnik Africa.These changes will encourage young Africans to see that they come from a continent with distinctive qualities "that were previously diminished for reasons unrelated to its actual history or status," he added. Watch Sputnik Africa's video for more insights from the analyst.

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