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UPND Alliance
President of the UPNDHakainde Hichilema
Leader of the MDCFelix Mutati
Leader of the ADDCharles Milupi
Leader of NAREPEzra Tikwiza Ngulube
Leader of the UPPSaviour Chishimba
Founded14 February 2021; 3 years ago (2021-02-14)
HeadquartersLusaka, Zambia
Ideology
Political position
Member partiesUnited Party for National Development
Movement for Democratic Change
Alliance for Democracy and Development
National Restoration Party
United Progressive Party
National Assembly seats
82 / 156

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 (MDC) and the Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD).[1][2] 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.[3] 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.[4]

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.[5] Ezra Tikwiza Ngulube, the leader of NAREP, has also been involved in inviting UN experts to Lusaka to address various issues facing the country.[6] Additionally, there have been reports of leadership transitions and organizational changes within the UPND Alliance, including the role of NAREP in coalition activities.[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
82 / 156
 In government
Alliance for Democracy and Development ADD Democratic principles
0 / 156
 In government but not represented in the National Assembly
United Progressive Party UPP Progressivism
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
National Restoration Party NAREP Conservatism
0 / 156
 In government but not represented in the National Assembly

References

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. ^ "UPND Alliance intact - Mutati". Zambia Daily Mail. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  5. ^ "National Restoration Party challenges UN experts to prove Zambia human rights violations". Zambia Monitor. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Invite the UN independent experts to Lusaka - Ezra Ngulube". Zambian Observer. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  7. ^ "NAREP President takes up mantle of UPND Alliance megaphone". Kalemba News. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
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