Tanzania’s Hassan declared landslide winner in election that triggered violent protests + Research

National Endowment for Democracy (NED) Africa

Kenya remains a key hub for NED programs in East Africa; however, while there has been progress, its democratic trajectory remains fragile. Systemic corruption, police brutality and erosion of the rule of law continue to threaten democratic gains. Tanzania’s government signaled readiness to reform, however, lack of substantive progress and recent actions against opposition parties and activists indicate a regression in democratic practices. Political transitions in Zambia and Malawi also brought hope, but economic challenges and stubborn corruption have stymied democratic progress. In these countries, NED’s partners remain steadfast in their commitment to consolidate democratic advances, fight corruption, and make democracy deliver.

National Endowment for Democracy – InterAction

NED’s programs in Africa focus on “political inclusion, defending civic space, combating corruption, and promoting credible, independent media.” It also supports programs in the authoritarian countries of Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Cameroon, and Rwanda.

2025 Tanzanian election protests:

Part of the 2025 Tanzanian general election and Gen Z protests

Gen Z protests:

The 2025 Nepalese Gen Z protests popularized the term “Gen Z protests” and inspired further Gen Z protests in Asia.

Video Clips on Nepal (see descriptions for more sources):

Brian on Nepal

U.S. Front Organizations in Nepal

Gen Z protests in Asia:

The term “Asian Spring” has been unofficially coined to describe these events, citing their similarities to the Arab Spring, though “Asian Uprising“, “Gen Z protests“, and “Gen Z revolutions” have also been used. The protests in Bangladesh in 2024 are widely cited as the first successful Gen Z revolution in the world,

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