Gen Z Protests Erupt in Morocco and Madagascar

Mass protests have erupted in Morocco and Madagascar, with the main driving force being the youth of Generation Z. For a week now, demonstrations and clashes with security forces have continued in both countries. Young people are dissatisfied with corruption, poverty, and the arbitrariness of the authorities, demanding radical changes.

In Morocco, the cause of the wave of protests is the huge costs planned for hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Protesters argue that these funds should be directed to meet the social needs of citizens, not to an expensive sporting event. The situation escalated after the police opened fire on the crowd, resulting in the death of two people. About 400 people have been arrested and more than 300 injured. Protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and an "end to corruption."

In Madagascar, the protests began against water and electricity supply cuts but quickly grew into political demands. Protesters are now demanding the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina, who has been in power since 2009. As a result of the clashes that took place over a week, 22 people have died and about a hundred have been injured. Under street pressure, Rajoelina has dissolved the government, but protesters consider this an insufficient step and are continuing their struggle.

These events have parallels with the events in Nepal in September, where mass youth protests led to a change in government. Those actions were called the "Generation Z revolution" because it was the students and young activists who became the driving force behind the speeches against corruption, unemployment, and the crisis in the country. The events in Morocco and Madagascar suggest that the new wave of revolutions may continue and engulf new countries.