Gen Z and digital protests across Asia and AfricaCEFR A1
24 Nov 2025
Adapted from Forus, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Leonardo Basso, Unsplash
- Young people lead many protests in Asia and Africa.
- They often use phones and online apps to organise.
- Gen Z wants fair government and basic services.
- In April 2025 Nepali youths share memes about corruption.
- By September 2025 online posts become street marches.
- Authorities try social media bans, but users move online.
- Within thirty hours the elected government falls after many actions.
- Elections are set for March 2026 and a new minister is named.
Difficult words
- protest — A demonstration against something.protesting, protests
- change — To make something different.
- justice — Fairness in treatment or behavior.
- social media — Websites used for sharing content and ideas.
- fairness — The quality of being fair and just.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think young people protest?
- What changes would you like to see in your country?
- How can social media help in organizing protests?
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