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Updated Jul 31, 2026
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A significant controversy arose from the US government presenting an incorrect map of Africa, causing public and diplomatic embarrassment.
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A significant controversy arose from the US government presenting an incorrect map of Africa, causing public and diplomatic embarrassment.
The US State Department faced backlash and embarrassment after presenting a map of Africa erroneously labeling countries during an AIDS conference. The map contained no correct country labels, leading to widespread criticism and official apologies from the US government.
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