Articles tagged with "Gen Z protests"

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Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke addresses his supporters during a protest over alleged irregularities in the country's major examinations, in New Delhi on June 6, 2026. (AFP)

How a viral post sparked India's Gen-Z protest

An online satirical post criticizing India's judiciary has grown into a nationwide student protest movement, drawing millions of supporters demanding education reforms, accountability over exam scandals and the education minister's resignation.

5 DAYS AGO

Security personnel and electoral officials carry ballot boxes to the counting centre after voting ends at a polling station during Nepal's general election in Lalitpur on March 5, 2026. (AFP)

Nepal awaits results in key post-uprising polls

Key figures contesting for power include the Marxist former prime minister seeking a return to office, a rapper-turned-mayor bidding for the youth vote, and the newly elected leader of the powerful Nepali Congress party.

March 5, 2026

Nepal's Gen Z pins hopes on post-uprising elections

Young Nepalis, leaders of deadly anti-corruption protests that ousted the government, rally first-time voters for Thursday's election, backing new candidates to combat graft and economic woes.

March 4, 2026

People protest against corruption and calling for healthcare and education reform, in Casablanca, Morocco, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. (AP)

Gen Z protests: Digital platforms fuel change from Asia to Africa

Youth-led Gen Z protests began in Bangladesh in 2024 and spread across Asia and Africa by 2025. Using digital platforms, activists oppose corruption, inequality, and poor infrastructure, demanding political change and elite accountability.

October 3, 2025

Protesters gesture in front of riot police officers during a demonstration against frequent power outages and water shortages, in the capital Antananarivo, Madagascar, October 1, 2025. (Reuters)

Madagascar youth protesters suspend marches in capital for 24 hours

Youth-led protests in Madagascar demanding President Rajoelina’s resignation over water and power shortages have been paused in the capital, Antananarivo, but continue in other parts of the country.

October 2, 2025

A boy is detained while taking part in a youth led protest calling for education and health reforms, in Casablanca, Morocco, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. (AP)

260 members of Moroccan security forces reported hurt as youth protests turn violent

Youth protests across Moroccan cities turned violent on the fourth night, injuring over 280 people and resulting in hundreds arrested as demonstrators burned cars and looted shops.

October 1, 2025

A protester kicks a tear gas canister lobbed by Malagasy riot police officers to disperse protesters during a demonstration against frequent power outages and water shortages, within Antaninandro neighborhood, in Antananarivo, Madagascar. (Reuters)

Madagascar protesters demand president's resignation in fifth day of rallies

Protests entered fifth day in Madagascar as the public demanded President Rajoelina’s resignation over water shortages and blackouts. Over 22 have been reported dead even as government reshuffled.

October 1, 2025

Nepal’s prime minister resigns amid protests

Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned after anti-corruption protests led to deadly clashes.

September 9, 2025