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| UPND Alliance | |
| Leader: | Hakainde Hichilema |
| Country: | Zambia |
| Leader1 Title: | Chairperson |
| Leader1 Name: | Charles Milupi |
| Colours: | Green Red Orange Black (Zambian national colors) |
| Slogan: | “One Zambia, One Nation, One People” |
| Blank1 Title: | Member parties |
| Blank1: | United Party for National Development Movement for Democratic Change Alliance for Democracy and Development Economic Front Movement for Multi-Party Democracy |
| Seats1 Title: | National Assembly seats |
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]
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 | ||
| Alliance for Democracy and Development | ADD | Democratic principles | ||
| Movement for Democratic Change | MDC | Democracy | ||
| Economic Front | EF | Socialism | ||
| Movement for Multi-Party Democracy | MMD | Democracy | ||