Mass protests in Madagascar saw soldiers urge police and colleagues to refuse orders to shoot demonstrators as thousands of Gen Z marched calling for the president to step down. The courageous refusal sparked reaction across Africa, including one hopeful comment: “The whole Africa is waiting for Nigeria to start a new wave of bloodless revolution and rejuvenation.” That remark reflects belief that Nigeria — Africa’s most populous nation — could lead continental reform through nonviolent civic action. While inspiring, putting such expectations on one country risks oversimplifying complex regional dynamics; genuine change requires coordinated, homegrown movements across multiple nations elsewhere.
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