Central African Democratic Union
Political party in the Central African Republic
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The Central African Democratic Union (French: Union Démocratique Centrafricaine, UDC) was a political party in the Central African Republic.
AbbreviationUDC
FounderDavid Dacko
Founded1 March 1980
(46 years, 177 days)
(46 years, 177 days)
Dissolved2 September 1981
(44 years, 357 days)
(44 years, 357 days)
Central African Democratic Union Union Démocratique Centrafricaine | |
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| Abbreviation | UDC |
| Founder | David Dacko |
| Founded | 1 March 1980 (46 years, 177 days) |
| Dissolved | 2 September 1981 (44 years, 357 days) |
| Headquarters | Bangui, Central African Republic |
| Ideology | African nationalism Republicanism |
History
The UDC was established by David Dacko in March 1980 at a congress. Dacko claimed that the UDC was the continuation of Movement for the Social Evolution of Black Africa (MESAN).[1] The party was banned on 2 September 1981, following the 1981 Central African Republic coup d'état.[2]
Electoral history
Presidential elections
| Election | Party candidate | Votes | Percentage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | David Dacko | 374,027 | 51.10% | Elected  |
