Global Eye — Season 1, Episode 8: 27/10/2025: Gen Z Uprisings and the Fall of Two Leaders

Episode synopsis

In this week’s episode we explore the rise of gen Z protests around the world. The Eye team uncovers what really happened during the popular youth uprising that led to the downfall of Bangladesh’s prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Sammy Awami is in Madagascar, where another wave of political unrest driven by gen Z anger and frustration toppled President Andry Rajoelina.

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