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Heading for Change is a political coalition in the Democratic Republic of the Congo between Félix Tshisekedi's Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) and Vital Kamerhe's Union for the Congolese Nation (UNC). It was formed in response to the aftermath of multi-day negotiations between seven major opposition parties in Geneva, including the UDPS and UNC. When, on 11 November 2018, the negotiations made the unexpected choice of Martin Fayulu as their candidate and the formation of the Lamuka ("wake") coalition, rank and file supporters of the UDPS began violent protests in Limete, the party's headquarters, with some even threatening to burn down the hq building, in protest of Fayulu's nomination. Similar protests by UNC supporters broke out in the Stade des Martyrs. Succumbing to the pressure, both leaders withdrew their signatures in less than 24 hours, with Tshikendi claiming he had been tricked into voting for Fayulu. Later, on 23 November, in Nairobi, the leaders agreed to create the coalition and support Tshikendi as its presidential candidate.

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