Opposition parties unite

After months of speculation and talks about talks, the main opposition party Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) this morning at Oasis Motel in Tlokweng announced their eagerly anticipated coalition with the Botswana Congress Party (BCP).

Addressing the media at a packed press conference, UDC president Duma Boko said the BCP is officially part of the UDC. This means that all opposition parties in the country have now united under the UDC banner. 

Boko said they have agreed to retain the UDC name with a new brand under a new colour of royal blue. 

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