Algeria elects first woman parliamentary speaker
Algeria's parliament has elected Khalida Boufedeche as its first-ever woman speaker, marking a notable moment in the country's political history. The vote took place on Tuesday evening in Algiers, where Boufedeche represents the capital. Her election makes her the fourth-highest-ranking official in Algeria.Boufedeche is a trained allergist and a member of the ruling National Liberation Front, or FLN. She also sits on the party's central committee and has previously served in local politics before entering parliament. The FLN won the largest share of seats in the recent parliamentary election, taking 91 of the 407 seats in the chamber.The election comes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 09:00 LONDON
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