Umbrella for Democratic Change

Alliance of political parties in Botswana

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2024	The UDC won the Botswana general election and became the governing alliance of political parties, marking a significant political shift in the country.
October 30 2024	Emerged as the majority party in the national election, marking a significant political breakthrough.
2019	UDC participates in National Assembly elections, increasing vote share to 35.88% but reducing seat count to 8, remaining in 2nd place as an opposition party.
2019	Contested the general election, with leader Duma Boko alleging 'massive electoral discrepancies' and considering a court challenge after the BDP won 38 of 57 constituencies.
October 2018	Expelled the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) from the coalition after the party refused to forgo contesting previously allocated constituencies.
February 2017	Botswana Congress Party joined the coalition, expanding its political alliance.
2014	Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) led by Duma Boko participates in National Assembly elections, securing 30.01% of votes and 11 seats, finishing in 2nd place as an opposition party.
October 24 2014	Contested the national elections, winning 17 seats against the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which secured 37 seats and maintained its majority.
November 2012	Founded by members from various opposition parties including BPP and BMD, with the aim of uniting opposition forces for future elections.

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