Coalition of Democrats (Zimbabwe)
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The Coalition of Democrats (CODE) are an opposition faction within Zimbabwe which was formed on the 9 August 2017. The group endorsed
Coalition partners
CODE is a group made up of eight political parties which include:[4]
- Renewal Democrats of Zimbabwe (RDZ)
- Progressive Democrats of Zimbabwe
- Zimbabweans United for Democracy
- Democratic Assembly for Restoration and Empowerment
- African Democratic Party
- Mavambo/Kusile/Dawn
- ZimFirst
Former partners
On 18 April 2018, the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) split from the bloc. ZAPU's then party leader Dumiso Dabengwa cited his party's irreconcilable differences with CODE over the former's ideology relating to national liberation.[5]
Ideology
The Coalition of Democrats officially follows three ideologies:
Modern nationalism
CODE defines modern nationalism as using and exploiting Zimbabwe's national resources to benefit all of the population. The coalition wishes to fulfil the aspirations of the Founding Zimbabwean Nationalists by ensuring that all Zimbabweans are treated equally.[3]
References
- ^ "Our Leader". Vote CODE for Zimbabwe. Archived from the original on 15 March 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Second opposition coalition emerges". Dailynews.co.zw. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Ideology". Vote CODE for Zimbabwe. Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Code nominates Mangoma as presidential candidate - NewsDay Zimbabwe". Newsday.co.zw. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ a b "ZAPU cuts ties with CODE"
