Gen Z Sparks Political Overturns in Nepal and Madagascar Ahead of 2026 Elections

Gen Z, comprising 50% of Madagascar’s population, toppled the government, with the military assuming power for two years. In Nepal, youth protests forced the Prime Minister’s resignation in September 2025, paving the way for March 2026 elections. These youth-led movements risk economic instability in nations where eight in ten young people lack decent livelihoods.