logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2025
28m 8s

Morocco's Gen Z protests rise and spread

Bbc World Service
About this episode

Violent clashes, arrests and deaths during Morocco’s GenZ 212 protests

Why Senegal's fishermen are blaming a BP natural gas project for lack of fish

And Nigeria's First Lady raises $13million for national library – but why has it taken so long?

Presenter : Nyasha Michelle Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Mark Wilberforce, Bella Hassan and Joseph Keen in London. Makuochi Okafor was in Lagos. Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Pat Sissons Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.

Up next
Yesterday
Burkina Faso's Traore on religious extremism
In Burkina Faso, the military-led government has launched a controversial campaign targeting what it describes as religious extremism. Transitional leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré, appears to be at odds with sections of the country's Muslim community after the arrests of some cleri ... Show More
22m 58s
Jul 29
South Africa proposes strategic oil reserve expansion
South Africa has announced plans to expand its strategic oil reserve for the first time since the apartheid era. this is in its response to the global supply shocks. The proposal aims to reserve approximately 36 million barrels, comprising 70% crude oil and 30% refined petroleum ... Show More
22m 58s
Jul 28
Ethiopians on death row in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has executed five more Ethiopian migrants after convicting them of smuggling hashish, a concentrated form of cannabis. The Saudi Interior Ministry announced on Monday, July 27th. This latest execution brings the total number of Ethiopians put to death in the last thr ... Show More
22m 58s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2024
What triggered the protests in Kenya?
<p>Protesters stormed the Parliament of Kenya on Tuesday as gunshots rang out in the capital, and at least five people were killed. The violence erupted over a new bill to increase taxes. According to protesters, it could have a devastating effect on many Kenyans' lives. What ign ... Show More
15m 44s
Dec 2024
Why are Mozambique’s youth protesting?
Protests have erupted across Mozambique, where a disputed election has sparked a powerful movement for change. Thousands are defying a violent government crackdown, demanding an end to decades of dominance by the governing party. But this isn’t just about politics—it’s about a ge ... Show More
22m 6s
Oct 2025
Can Morocco Placate Its Frustrated Youth?
In this episode of Middle East Focus, hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj are joined by MEI Senior Fellow Intissar Fakir to discuss Morocco's recent "GenZ 212" protest movement, which gripped multiple cities around the country for weeks. What prompted young Moroccans to take ... Show More
30m 35s
Nov 2023
London Protests: What Happened?
Arrests in London as thousands attend pro-Palestinian march and counter-protest.Home editor Mark Easton has been on the street and in the Metropolitan Police’s control room - in a secret underground location. He’s in the Newscast studio.And Laura gives her take on whether Rishi S ... Show More
25m 53s
Mar 2023
What’s behind the protests in Africa?
Kenya’s opposition leader, Raila Odinga, called his supporters out onto the streets on Monday– leading to a day of unrest and clashes in the capital Nairobi.He says the protests will be weekly – to the dismay of many business owners. Odinga claims that the presidential election w ... Show More
16m 41s
Aug 2024
How far will the UK riots go?
After three young girls were fatally stabbed in the English town of Southport, false rumors led to protests and violence across the UK. Far-right rioters chanted xenophobic slogans, while others rallied against fascism and supported refugees. What can stop the unrest? In this epi ... Show More
19m 56s
Oct 2025
Another Take: Nigerians speak out to #EndSARS
A movement to stop police brutality in Nigeria has taken over the streets – and international headlines. #EndSARS, the youth-led movement demanding an end to police violence, and specifically to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), has created a moment of reckoning for Nigeria’ ... Show More
14m 28s