Union for the Congolese Nation
The Union for the Congolese Nation (French: Union pour la Nation Congolaise; UNC) is a political party in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was founded in 2010 by Vital Kamerhe, who was at the time a close ally of the former president Joseph Kabila. Kamerhe had previously served as the Chief of Staff to Kabila and as the Speaker of the National Assembly.
Union for the Congolese Nation Union pour la nation congolaise | |
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| Leader | Vital Kamerhe |
| General Secretary | Odette Babandoa Etoa |
| Ideology | Social democracy Liberal democracy |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| Colours | White, Red |
| Seats in the National Assembly | 14 / 500 |
| Seats in the Senate | 0 / 108 |
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The UNC's political position is generally considered to be center-left. The party's platform emphasizes national unity, economic development, and social justice. It advocates for policies that promote private sector growth, job creation, and poverty reduction, as well as greater government transparency and accountability. The UNC has positioned itself as an opposition party in recent years, and has been critical of the current government led by President Félix Tshisekedi. However, the party has also expressed a willingness to work with the government on issues of national importance. It quickly gained popularity in the eastern part of the country, particularly in the North Kivu and South Kivu Provinces.