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BPF to decide on UDC cooperation next year

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 130 Views |

The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) will only make a definitive decision on the nature of its cooperation with the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) at its party congress scheduled for 2027, The Monitor has learnt.

BPF chairperson, Baratiwa Mathoothe, said in an interview that their relationship with the UDC remains as it is at the moment.

He clarified to The Monitor yesterday that, whilst the two parties currently work together within government structures, no formal resolution has yet been taken regarding the long-term model of their political relationship.

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BPF to decide on UDC cooperation next year

The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) will only make a definitive decision on the nature of its cooperation with the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) at its party congress scheduled for 2027, The Monitor has learnt.

Disc, license renewal requirements waived amid system failures

This is not reversal born of weakness- Salakae

Batlokwa reject Tlokweng expansion plan

Enough is enough – Kgosi Gaborone

CoA dismisses Meswele convicts' appeal against 40-year imprisonment

‘Insurance killer’ case leaves family in ruins

Serowe police probe Mogorosi tragedy

Man found seriously injured by Letlhakane roadside

BPF should get house in order