Gen Z Uprisings Rock Africa: Madagascar Government Dissolved, Moroccan Protests Intensify

A wave of youth-led protests, driven by Generation Z, is currently sweeping across Africa, challenging governments from Madagascar to Morocco over persistent issues of poor governance, corruption, and failing public services.

In Madagascar, less than a week of intense demonstrations over critical water and electricity shortages led President Andry Rajoelina to dissolve his government this week. Despite this concession, protests are ongoing, with demonstrators now demanding Rajoelina’s resignation. The United Nations reports at least 22 fatalities, accusing security forces of a heavy-handed response.

Meanwhile, in North Africa, Morocco is experiencing its largest anti-government rallies in years, with youth in over ten cities taking to the streets this week. Protesters are demanding significant health and education reforms, expressing outrage over government spending on the 2030 FIFA World Cup amid widespread economic hardship. Social media platforms like TikTok and Discord are proving crucial for groups like ‘Gen Z 212’ in coordinating these widespread demonstrations.

These widespread uprisings are fueled by deep-seated frustrations among Africa’s predominantly young population, many of whom face high unemployment and a collapse of basic public services. Analysts note that this tech-savvy generation is leveraging digital tools to organize and disseminate information, creating a powerful new force for change across the continent.

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