Divided opposition unite,not for regime change

For many years, the opposition has failed to fully cooperate and form a strong alliance that could effectively help them remove the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) from power since independence. Main opposition coalition, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), has gained and lost members since 2012 making regime change a feat difficult to achieve.

Other opposition cooperation efforts prior to 2012 collapsed without results. In what has become a historic move, the opposition parties have united to speak with one voice against rigging in a ‘temporary ceasefire’ but once their common goal is achieved, they will all go back to fighting from opposing sides as the general election nears.