Algeria: Khalida Boufedeche elected as first woman parliamentary speaker

Source: France 24 [French state media]

“Algeria’s parliament elected its first-ever woman speaker on Tuesday evening, making Khalida Boufedeche the fourth-highest-ranking official in the country. Boufedeche, an allergist by training who represents the capital Algiers, is a member of the National Liberation Front (FLN), the historic party of Algerian independence and allied with the current government. The FLN was the biggest winner in parliamentary elections earlier this month, securing 91 of the body’s 407 seats.” (07/29/26)

https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260729-khalida-boufedeche-elected-as-algeria-first-woman-parliamentary-speaker