All articles tagged with #gen z protests
In 2025, Asia faced a tumultuous year with a surge in cyber scams from Southeast Asia, devastating natural disasters, mixed political protests led by Gen Z, but also demonstrated resilience through economic strategies and rising Chinese soft power, making it a year of significant challenges and notable achievements.
Madagascar's youth-led protests, primarily organized via social media, resulted in the military ousting President Rajoelina, reflecting a broader trend of Gen Z activism across Africa and other regions, where young people are demanding political change amid economic and governance issues. These movements pose a challenge to established leaders, with potential for more widespread unrest if underlying issues remain unaddressed.
Gen Z protesters worldwide are using the Straw Hat Pirates' Jolly Roger from the anime One Piece as a symbol of rebellion against injustice and corrupt systems, resonating with themes of freedom and resistance that transcend borders and ideologies.
Across Morocco, Madagascar, Peru, Nepal, and other countries, Generation Z is leading widespread protests driven by economic inequality, political corruption, and social injustice, utilizing digital platforms for organization and mobilization, signaling a global shift in youth activism and discontent with traditional political systems.
Youth-led protests across Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh reflect a new wave of political instability driven by frustration over corruption, inequality, and disillusionment with traditional political elites, with digital platforms playing a key role in organizing and inspiring these movements, raising questions about the potential for further regional upheavals.
Nepal is experiencing political turmoil following protests led by Gen Z youth, which resulted in Prime Minister Oli's resignation. Kulman Ghising, known for ending Nepal's power crisis, is emerging as a leading candidate to lead an interim government during this transitional period, with the country seeking stability and reforms.
Nepal's Prime Minister KP Oli resigned amid widespread protests led by Gen Z youth against corruption and elite nepotism, resulting in military deployment and a political vacuum with questions about future leadership and interim government formation.