At least one person was killed and dozens of police officers injured as violent protests erupted across Peru against newly sworn-in President Jose Jeri. Demonstrators, led by Gen Z groups and civil activists, clashed with police outside Congress demanding action on corruption and crime. The government plans to declare a state of emergency in Lima, while President Jeri has promised an investigation into the deadly shooting

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has dissolved his government after youth-led protests over water and power cuts left at least 22 people dead and more than 100 injured. Inspired by Gen Z uprisings in Kenya and Nepal, the demonstrations have become the most serious challenge to his rule since his re-election in 2023.