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UPND Alliance
UPND Alliance
Leader	Hakainde Hichilema
Chairperson	Charles Milupi
Founded	14 February 2021; 3 years ago
Ideology	Social democracy; Liberalism; Factions:; African nationalism; Conservatism; Progressivism; Democratic socialism;
Political position	Centre-left; Minority:; Centre-right;
Colours	Green; Red; Orange; Black; (Zambian national colors)
Slogan	“One Zambia, One Nation, One People”
Member parties	United Party for National Development; Movement for Democratic Change; Alliance for Democracy and Development; Economic Front; Movement for Multi-Party Democracy; Party of National Unity and Progress
National Assembly seats	84 / 156
	Politics of Zambia; Political parties; Elections;

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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 (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 expanded its platform in 2024 by integrating 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] and most recently, the Party of National Unity and Progress (PNUP). PNUP’s leader, Highvie Hamududu, formally joined the alliance after resolving internal disagreements within his party.^[6]

This move bolstered the coalition's position and reinforced its agenda for reform and national development, However the coalition continues to navigate Zambia’s complex political landscape, addressing both national challenges and internal dynamics, while maintaining its role as a key force in shaping the country’s future.^[7]

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	83 / 156	In government
Party of National Unity and Progress	PNUP	Conservatism	1 / 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	MMD	Democracy	0 / 156	In government but not represented in the National Assembly

References

^ "Opposition parties form UPND Alliance with HH as presidential candidate". Open Zambia. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
^ "All presidents of parties which are part of UPND alliance deserve jobs - Msoni". News Diggers. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
^ "Wynter Kabimba has joined the UPND Alliance". Zambian Observer. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
^ "Wynter Kabimba has joined the UPND Alliance". Zambian Observer. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
^ Chilunda, Regina (30 October 2024). "MMD JOINS UPND ALLIANCE | Radio Christian Voice". Retrieved 30 October 2024.
^ "Hamududu re-announces joining UPND Alliance". Daily Revelation. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
^ "UPND Alliance intact - Mutati". Zambia Daily Mail. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.

[:0-1] "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.

[:1-5] Chilunda, Regina (30 October 2024). "MMD JOINS UPND ALLIANCE | Radio Christian Voice". Retrieved 30 October 2024.

[6] "Hamududu re-announces joining UPND Alliance". Daily Revelation. Retrieved 9 December 2024.

[7] "UPND Alliance intact - Mutati". Zambia Daily Mail. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.

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+| leader           = [[Hakainde Hichilema]]
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-| leader3_title    = Leader of the ADD
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-| leader4_title    = Leader of NAREP
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-| leader4_name     = Ezra Tikwiza Ngulube
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+| leader2_title    =
-| leader5_name     = Saviour Chishimba
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+| blank1           = [[United Party for National Development]]<br>[[Movement for Democratic Change (Zambia)|Movement for Democratic Change]]<br>[[Alliance for Democracy and Development (Zambia)|Alliance for Democracy and Development]]<br>[[Economic Front]]<br>[[Movement for Multi-Party Democracy]]<br>[[Party of National Unity and Progress]]
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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 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 expanded its platform in 2024 by integrating 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> and most recently, the [[Party of National Unity and Progress]] (PNUP). PNUP’s leader, [[Highvie Hamududu]], formally joined the alliance after resolving internal disagreements within his party.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyrevelationzambia.com/hamududu-re-announces-joining-upnd-alliance/|title=Hamududu re-announces joining UPND Alliance|website=Daily Revelation|access-date=2024-12-09}}</ref>
-The '''UPND Alliance''' is a political coalition in Zambia, formed to consolidate opposition parties ahead of the 2021 general elections. The alliance is led by the [[United Party for National Development]] (UPND), with other key members including the [[Movement for Democratic Change (Zambia)|Movement for Democratic Change]] (MDC) and the [[Alliance for Democracy and Development]] (ADD).<ref>{{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 secured a significant victory in the 2021 elections, resulting in [[Hakainde Hichilema]] becoming the 7th president of Zambia.
-The Alliance was established in response to the political and economic challenges facing Zambia under the previous government, aiming to bring about reform and development.<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> The UPND Alliance continues to play a significant role in Zambian politics, navigating challenges such as internal party dynamics and the expectations of its coalition members.<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>
+This move bolstered the coalition's position and reinforced its agenda for reform and national development, However the coalition continues to navigate Zambia’s complex political landscape, addressing both national challenges and internal dynamics, while maintaining its role as a key force in shaping the country’s future.<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>
-In recent developments, the National Restoration Party (NAREP) has been active in challenging international human rights experts and advocating for Zambia's position on human rights issues.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zambiamonitor.com/national-restoration-party-challenges-un-experts-to-prove-zambia-human-rights-violations/|title=National Restoration Party challenges UN experts to prove Zambia human rights violations|website=Zambia Monitor|access-date=2024-09-01}}</ref> Ezra Tikwiza Ngulube, the leader of NAREP, has also been involved in inviting UN experts to Lusaka to address various issues facing the country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zambianobserver.com/invite-the-un-independent-experts-to-lusaka-ezra-ngulube/|title=Invite the UN independent experts to Lusaka - Ezra Ngulube|website=Zambian Observer|access-date=2024-09-01}}</ref> Additionally, there have been reports of leadership transitions and organizational changes within the UPND Alliance, including the role of NAREP in coalition activities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.facebook.com/Kalemba.news/photos/narep-president-takes-up-mantle-of-upnd-alliance-megaphone-the-upnd-alliance-has/844416831162414/|title=NAREP President takes up mantle of UPND Alliance megaphone|website=Kalemba News|access-date=2024-09-01}}</ref>
 ==Constituent parties==
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 | [[Liberalism]]<br />[[Social democracy]]
-| {{Composition bar|82|156|hex={{party color|United Party for National Development}}}}
+| {{Composition bar|83|156|hex={{party color|United Party for National Development}}}}
+| {{Yes2|In government}}
+|-
+| [[Party of National Unity and Progress]]
+| ''PNUP''
+| [[Conservatism]]
+| {{Composition bar|1|156|hex={{party color|Party of National Unity and Progress}}}}
 | {{Yes2|In government}}
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 | ''ADD''
 | [[Democratic principles]]
-| {{Composition bar|0|156|hex={{party color|United Party for National Development}}}}
-| {{Yes2|In government but not represented in the National Assembly}}
-|-
-| [[United Progressive Party (Zambia)|United Progressive Party]]
-| ''UPP''
-| [[Progressivism]]
 | {{Composition bar|0|156|hex={{party color|United Party for National Development}}}}
 | {{Yes2|In government but not represented in the National Assembly}}
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 | {{Yes2|In government but not represented in the National Assembly}}
 |-
+| [[Economic Front]]
-| [[National Restoration Party (Zambia)|National Restoration Party]]
-| ''NAREP''
+| ''EF''
-| [[Conservatism]]
+| [[Socialism]]
 | {{Composition bar|0|156|hex={{party color|United Party for National Development}}}}
+| {{Yes2|In government but not represented in the National Assembly}}
+|-
+|[[Movement for Multi-Party Democracy]]
+|''MMD''
+|[[Democracy]]
+|{{Composition bar|0|156|hex={{party color|United Party for National Development}}}}
 | {{Yes2|In government but not represented in the National Assembly}}
 |-
 |}
-==External links==
-* [https://diggers.news/local/2018/02/06/ndc-rubbishes-upnd-alliance-talks/ "NDC rubbishes UPND Alliance talks"], News Diggers, 2018.
-* [https://zambianobserver.com/ndc-sg-joins-upnd-citing-credible-leaders-and-national-reconciliation/ "NDC SG joins UPND citing credible leaders and national reconciliation"], Zambian Observer.
-* [https://www.facebook.com/ndcforum/ National Democratic Congress on Facebook]
-* [https://www.pressreader.com/zambia/daily-nation-newspaper/20240403/281479281431382 Daily Nation Newspaper, April 2024]
 ==References==
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+[[Category:Politics of Zambia]]
-{{Uncategorized|date=September 2024}}