Union of the Forces of Change (Guinea)

The Union of the Forces of Change (Union des Forces du Changement, UFC) is a political party in Guinea. Founded in 1992 by Alpha Condé, the UFC was one of the main opposition parties to the regime of President Lansana Conté.

Condé led the UFC in the presidential elections of 1993, 1998, and 2003. While he consistently polled in second place, allegations of electoral fraud and manipulation plagued each election. In 1993, he officially received 19.6% of the vote; in 1998, 17.6%; and in 2003, 17%.

Following the death of Lansana Conté in December 2008 and the subsequent military coup, the UFC participated in the transitional government. Alpha Condé eventually won the presidential election in 2010, becoming President of Guinea.

The UFC's political ideology is generally considered to be aligned with social democracy and advocates for democratic reforms, economic development, and social justice within Guinea. The party has historically drawn support from various ethnic groups and regions, although its stronghold was traditionally in the Siguiri region. Over time, the party’s composition and alliances have shifted within Guinea's complex political landscape.