Union for the Congolese Nation

Union for the Congolese Nation
Union pour la nation congolaise
LeaderVital Kamerhe
General SecretaryOdette Babandoa Etoa
IdeologySocial democracy[citation needed]
Liberal democracy
Political positionCentre-left[citation needed]
ColoursWhite, Red
Seats in the National Assembly
14 / 500
Seats in the Senate
0 / 108
Website
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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.[1] Kamerhe had previously served as the Chief of Staff to Kabila and as the Speaker of the National Assembly.[2][3]

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.[4][5][6]

History

Background to the political party

Vital Kamerhe had been a prominent figure in Congolese politics for several years, serving as the Chief of Staff to Joseph Kabila from 2003 to 2008 and later as the president of the National Assembly from 2006 to 2009. He was a member of Kabila's ruling party, the People's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD), during this time.[7][8] In the 2006 presidential elections, Kamerhe played a key role in organizing rallies and mobilizing support for Kabila. He was also responsible for negotiating alliances with other political parties and ensuring that the campaign message was communicated effectively to voters. The election was marked by allegations of fraud and irregularities, with some opposition candidates and international observers claiming that the results had been manipulated in Kabila's favor. Kabila was declared the winner with over 58% of the vote, while the main opposition candidate, Jean-Pierre Bemba, received just over 42% of the vote. Following the election, Kamerhe was appointed as the president of the National Assembly, a position he held until 2009. He continued to be a close ally of Kabila and played an important role in shaping government policy during this time. [9][10]

Defection from PPRD and formation of UNC

Kamerhe's departure from the ruling party was due to various reasons, including his opposition to Kabila's plan to amend the constitution for a third term as president. Kamerhe believed this move would be detrimental to the country's stability and democracy, leading to public criticism and conflict between himself and Kabila's supporters.[11][12][13][14] Corruption within the ruling party was another major concern for Kamerhe, who called for greater transparency and accountability in government. This stance further strained his relationship with Kabila and his allies.[15][16][17] Personal factors also contributed to the rift, with reports suggesting Kamerhe was frustrated by his lack of influence and Kabila's unwillingness to consider his advice. There were also rumors of a power struggle between Kamerhe and Kabila's inner circle, with some alleging that Kamerhe was positioning himself as Kabila's successor.[18][19]

On March 25, 2010, Kamerhe founded the UNC to participate in the 2011 presidential elections, gaining support in the eastern part of the DRC, where he had a strong political following.[20]

During the 2011 presidential elections, Kamerhe ran as an independent candidate under the UNC banner and was appointed as Étienne Tshisekedi's campaign director. The election was marred by allegations of voter fraud and irregularities, leading to protests and clashes between opposition supporters and security forces. Despite the outcome, Kamerhe remained a prominent opposition figure and continued to speak out against Kabila's government.[21][22][23][24][25][26]

In the 2018 elections, Kamerhe's UNC finished third with just over 7% of the vote.[27] The election was tainted with allegations of fraud, with many opposition candidates and observers questioning the results, including Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary and Martin Fayulu.[27][28]

References

  1. ^ "The World Factbook". cia.gov. Archived from the original on June 13, 2007. Retrieved 2014-11-03.
  2. ^ "DRC: Keeping a low profile, Vital Kamerhe savours his freedom". The Africa Report.com. 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  3. ^ "Vital Kamerhe condamné à 20 ans de prison". BBC News Afrique (in French). Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  4. ^ Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Refworld | Democratic Republic of Congo: Union for the Congolese Nation (Union pour la nation congolaise, UNC), including origins, structure, political platform, and leadership; information on membership cards and fees; treatment of UNC members by authorities (2011 - September 2015)". Refworld. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  5. ^ "Aggression of DRC: Vital Kamerhe for the formation of a « Sacred Union of Congolese intelligences » – acpcongo" (in French). Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  6. ^ Kamerhe, Vital (November 21, 2011). Origins of the Transatlantic Policy of Democratic Republic of Congo: Democratic Republic of Congo, Land of Hope for Humanity (in French). Brussels, Belgium: Editions Larcier. ISBN 9782804447977.
  7. ^ The World Factbook. Lincoln, Nebraska: Potomac Books, Incorporated. 2010. ISBN 9781612344010.
  8. ^ Kisangani, Emizet Francois; Bobb, Scott F. (2010). Historical Dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press. p. 258. ISBN 9780810863255.
  9. ^ "Profile: Vital Kamerhe". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  10. ^ Mehler, Andreas; Melber, Henning; van Walraven, Klaas, eds. (October 15, 2012). Africa Yearbook Volume 8: Politics, Economy and Society South of the Sahara in 2011. Paderborn, Germany: Brill. p. 245. ISBN 9789004241787.
  11. ^ "Urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to comply…". www.govinfo.gov. United States Senate. May 26, 2016. Archived from the original on 2019-10-18. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  12. ^ Uncategorised (2014-02-17). "Vital Kamerhe: Kabila's public enemy number one? – By Kris Berwouts". African Arguments. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  13. ^ Busari, Stephanie (2018-08-08). "Congo President Joseph Kabila will not seek election for third term". CNN. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  14. ^ Uncategorised (2014-10-15). "Congo: President Kabila must respect the constitution and not seek a third term - By Decky Kipuka Kabongi". African Arguments. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  15. ^ "Congo assembly speaker quits in fall-out with Kabila". Reuters. 2009-03-25. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  16. ^ "Kamerhe's resignation makes room for Sarkozy's speech". France 24. 2009-03-25. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  17. ^ "Controlling Parliament". www.africa-confidential.com. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  18. ^ "Congo assembly speaker quits in fall-out with Kabila - Democratic Republic of the Congo | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  19. ^ "Vital Kamerhe". www.africa-confidential.com. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  20. ^ "Profile: Vital Kamerhe". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  21. ^ Smith, David (2011-11-29). "DR Congo opposition candidate calls for election to be annulled". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  22. ^ Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Refworld | Democratic Republic of Congo: Union for the Congolese Nation (Union pour la nation congolaise, UNC), including origins, structure, political platform, and leadership; information on membership cards and fees; treatment of UNC members by authorities (2011 - September 2015)". Refworld. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  23. ^ "A rocky electoral road". www.africa-confidential.com. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  24. ^ "Fraud and violence". www.africa-confidential.com. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  25. ^ "Congo's Kamerhe withdraws call to annul elections". Reuters. 2011-11-30. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  26. ^ "Congo opposition calls for vote to be annulled". Reuters. 2011-11-29. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  27. ^ a b "Democratic Republic of the Congo 2018 Harmonized Presidential, Parliamentary and Provincial Elections" (PDF). The Carter Center. Atlanta, Georgia. 2019. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
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