Algeria elects first-ever woman speaker of parliament

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Khalida Boufedeche

Algeria elects first-ever woman speaker of parliament

Khalida Boufedeche of the National Liberation Front has become the first-ever woman speaker of Algeria’s parliament. Her election marks a historic milestone, but comes as women hold just six percent of seats in the legislature.

Published On 29 Jul 2026

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