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The '''UPND Alliance''' is a political coalition in Zambia, formed in 2021 to consolidate opposition parties ahead of the general elections. Led by the [[United Party for National Development]] (UPND), the alliance includes key members such as the [[Movement for Democratic Change (Zambia)|Movement for Democratic Change]] (MDC) and the [[Alliance for Democracy and Development (Zambia)|Alliance for Democracy and Development]] (ADD). The coalition was created to unify opposition forces against the ruling [[Patriotic Front (Zambia)|Patriotic Front]] (PF), aiming to address Zambia's political and economic challenges.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.openzambia.com/politics/2021/2/25/opposition-parties-form-upnd-alliance-with-hh-as-presidential-candidate|title=Opposition parties form UPND Alliance with HH as presidential candidate|date=2021-02-25|newspaper=Open Zambia|access-date=2024-09-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://diggers.news/local/2022/06/27/all-presidents-of-parties-which-are-part-of-upnd-alliance-deserve-jobs-msoni/|title=All presidents of parties which are part of UPND alliance deserve jobs - Msoni|website=News Diggers|date=27 June 2022 |access-date=2024-09-01}}</ref>
The '''UPND Alliance''' is a political coalition in Zambia, formed in 2021 to consolidate opposition parties ahead of the general elections. Led by the [[United Party for National Development]] (UPND), the alliance includes key members such as the [[Movement for Democratic Change (Zambia)|Movement for Democratic Change]] (MDC) and the [[Alliance for Democracy and Development (Zambia)|Alliance for Democracy and Development]] (ADD). The coalition was created to unify opposition forces against the ruling [[Patriotic Front (Zambia)|Patriotic Front]] (PF), aiming to address Zambia's political and economic challenges.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.openzambia.com/politics/2021/2/25/opposition-parties-form-upnd-alliance-with-hh-as-presidential-candidate|title=Opposition parties form UPND Alliance with HH as presidential candidate|date=2021-02-25|newspaper=Open Zambia|access-date=2024-09-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://diggers.news/local/2022/06/27/all-presidents-of-parties-which-are-part-of-upnd-alliance-deserve-jobs-msoni/|title=All presidents of parties which are part of UPND alliance deserve jobs - Msoni|website=News Diggers|date=27 June 2022 |access-date=2024-09-01}}</ref>


The alliance played a pivotal role in the 2021 general elections, resulting in a decisive victory that saw [[Hakainde Hichilema]] elected as Zambia's 7th president. This victory was a major milestone, bringing together various opposition parties under a common goal of reform and development. The UPND Alliance was also joined by Wynter Kabimba’s [[Economic Front (Zambia)|Economic Front]] (EF) in 2024, further strengthening its platform and expanding its political reach.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zambianobserver.com/wynter-kabimba-has-joined-the-upnd-alliance/|title=Wynter Kabimba has joined the UPND Alliance|website=Zambian Observer|access-date=2024-09-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zambiamonitor.com/economic-front-joins-upnd-alliance-gives-reasons-for-dumping-uka/|title=Wynter Kabimba has joined the UPND Alliance|website=Zambian Observer|access-date=2024-10-15}}</ref> The [[Movement for Multi-Party Democracy]] joined the alliance on 30 October 2024.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Chilunda |first=Regina |date=2024-10-30 |title=MMD JOINS UPND ALLIANCE {{!}} Radio Christian Voice |url=https://rcv.co.zm/mmd-joins-upnd-alliance/ |access-date=2024-10-30 |language=en-US}}</ref> Additionally, leadership transitions within the coalition have brought changes to its internal dynamics, with coalition members balancing expectations for governance and political roles.
The alliance played a pivotal role in the 2021 general elections, resulting in a decisive victory that saw [[Hakainde Hichilema]] elected as Zambia's 7th president. This victory was a major milestone, bringing together various opposition parties under a common goal of reform and development. The UPND Alliance was also joined by Wynter Kabimba’s [[Economic Front]] (EF) in 2024, further strengthening its platform and expanding its political reach.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zambianobserver.com/wynter-kabimba-has-joined-the-upnd-alliance/|title=Wynter Kabimba has joined the UPND Alliance|website=Zambian Observer|access-date=2024-09-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zambiamonitor.com/economic-front-joins-upnd-alliance-gives-reasons-for-dumping-uka/|title=Wynter Kabimba has joined the UPND Alliance|website=Zambian Observer|access-date=2024-10-15}}</ref> The [[Movement for Multi-Party Democracy]] joined the alliance on 30 October 2024.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Chilunda |first=Regina |date=2024-10-30 |title=MMD JOINS UPND ALLIANCE {{!}} Radio Christian Voice |url=https://rcv.co.zm/mmd-joins-upnd-alliance/ |access-date=2024-10-30 |language=en-US}}</ref> Additionally, leadership transitions within the coalition have brought changes to its internal dynamics, with coalition members balancing expectations for governance and political roles.


The alliance continues to navigate the complexities of Zambian politics, addressing both national challenges and internal party dynamics, while positioning itself as a key player in the country’s future political landscape.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/2024/05/21/upnd-alliance-intact-mutati/|title=UPND Alliance intact - Mutati|date=2024-05-21|newspaper=Zambia Daily Mail|access-date=2024-09-01}}</ref>
The alliance continues to navigate the complexities of Zambian politics, addressing both national challenges and internal party dynamics, while positioning itself as a key player in the country’s future political landscape.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/2024/05/21/upnd-alliance-intact-mutati/|title=UPND Alliance intact - Mutati|date=2024-05-21|newspaper=Zambia Daily Mail|access-date=2024-09-01}}</ref>

Revision as of 14:22, 25 November 2024

UPND Alliance
LeaderHakainde Hichilema
ChairpersonCharles Milupi
Founded14 February 2021; 3 years ago (2021-02-14)
Ideology
Political position
Colours  Green
  Red
  Orange
  Black
(Zambian national colors)
Slogan“One Zambia, One Nation, One People”
Member partiesUnited Party for National Development
Movement for Democratic Change
Alliance for Democracy and Development
Economic Front
Movement for Multi-Party Democracy
National Assembly seats
82 / 156

The UPND Alliance is a political coalition in Zambia, formed in 2021 to consolidate opposition parties ahead of the general elections. Led by the United Party for National Development (UPND), the alliance includes key members such as the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) and the Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD). The coalition was created to unify opposition forces against the ruling Patriotic Front (PF), aiming to address Zambia's political and economic challenges.[1][2]

The alliance played a pivotal role in the 2021 general elections, resulting in a decisive victory that saw Hakainde Hichilema elected as Zambia's 7th president. This victory was a major milestone, bringing together various opposition parties under a common goal of reform and development. The UPND Alliance was also joined by Wynter Kabimba’s Economic Front (EF) in 2024, further strengthening its platform and expanding its political reach.[3][4] The Movement for Multi-Party Democracy joined the alliance on 30 October 2024.[5] Additionally, leadership transitions within the coalition have brought changes to its internal dynamics, with coalition members balancing expectations for governance and political roles.

The alliance continues to navigate the complexities of Zambian politics, addressing both national challenges and internal party dynamics, while positioning itself as a key player in the country’s future political landscape.[6]

Constituent parties

The UPND Alliance is currently composed of the following political parties:

Party Abbreviation Ideology National Assembly of Zambia Government
United Party for National Development UPND Liberalism
Social democracy
82 / 156
In government
Alliance for Democracy and Development ADD Democratic principles
0 / 156
In government but not represented in the National Assembly
Movement for Democratic Change MDC Democracy
0 / 156
In government but not represented in the National Assembly
Economic Front EF Socialism
0 / 156
In government but not represented in the National Assembly
Movement for Multi-Party Democracy[5] MMD Democracy
0 / 156
In government but not represented in the National Assembly


References

  1. ^ "Opposition parties form UPND Alliance with HH as presidential candidate". Open Zambia. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  2. ^ "All presidents of parties which are part of UPND alliance deserve jobs - Msoni". News Diggers. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Wynter Kabimba has joined the UPND Alliance". Zambian Observer. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Wynter Kabimba has joined the UPND Alliance". Zambian Observer. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  5. ^ a b Chilunda, Regina (30 October 2024). "MMD JOINS UPND ALLIANCE | Radio Christian Voice". Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  6. ^ "UPND Alliance intact - Mutati". Zambia Daily Mail. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.