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Gen Z Protest Wave Surges Across Continents Over Corruption and Failing Services

Social media–driven, leaderless organizing is translating shared grievances into rapid upheaval with volatile results.

Protesters take selfies and celebrate on Sept. 9, 2025, at the Singha Durbar, the seat of Nepal's government ministries and offices, after it was set on fire during a protest against a social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal. (Niranjan Shrestha/AP)
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Overview

  • New unrest spans at least four continents as digitally connected youth coordinate actions outside traditional parties or activist groups.
  • In Peru, youth-led marches against President Dina Boluarte over corruption and economic insecurity intensified this week as transportation unions launched a strike and at least 19 people were injured in clashes.
  • In Madagascar, protests over rolling blackouts and water shortages left at least 22 dead according to the United Nations, and President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government while demonstrations continued.
  • In Nepal, protests over a social media ban and corruption left about 74 dead, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned, and former chief justice Sushila Karki was appointed interim prime minister after a Discord vote by roughly 8,000 participants, with elections slated for March 2026.
  • In Morocco, demonstrations organized in part by the anonymous group GenZ 212 drew a heavy security response with more than 1,000 arrests, and authorities have called for dialogue as youths demand better services and jobs.