Gen Z Protests: Causes & Motivations
- Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government on Monday, September 29, 2025, in response to youth-led protests over disruptions to water and power supplies.
- The unrest in Madagascar is part of a broader pattern of uprisings globally over the past year, largely driven by young, politically active citizens.These movements have...
- In the Philippines, anti-corruption protests in Manila earlier in September 2025 led to over 200 arrests, sparked by reports of public funds allocated to uncompleted flood...
Global Wave of Youth-Led Protests in 2025
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Madagascar Government Dissolved Amid Protests
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government on Monday, September 29, 2025, in response to
youth-led protests
over disruptions to water and power supplies. The United Nations reported at least 22 people were killed and over 100
injured during the demonstrations.
A Global Trend: “Gen Z Protests”
The unrest in Madagascar is part of a broader pattern of uprisings globally over the past year, largely driven by young,
politically active citizens.These movements have been widely referred to as “Gen Z protests” in news coverage.
Protests across Asia and Beyond
In the Philippines, anti-corruption protests
in Manila earlier in September 2025 led to over 200 arrests, sparked by reports of public funds allocated to
uncompleted flood control projects.
Student-led demonstrations in East Timor
successfully pressured the government to revoke generous lifetime pension benefits for lawmakers, which had caused public
outrage.
More recently,a youth group identifying as “GenZ 212” attempted to rally in Morocco
on September 30, 2025, demanding improvements to healthcare and education, resulting in dozens of arrests.