Union of Democratic and Progressive Patriots

The Union of Democratic and Progressive Patriots (French: Union des Patriotes Démocrates et Progressistes, UPDP-Chamoua) is a centrist political party in Niger, founded and led by André Salifou, who has run for president on several occasions.[1] The party held seats in the National Assembly between 1993 and 1999.

  1. ^ Jibrin Ibrahim and Abdoulayi Niandou Souley, "The rise to power of an opposition party: the MNSD in Niger Republic", Unisa Press, Politeia, Vol. 15, No. 3, 1996.