Algerian Parliament elects first woman speaker
Khalida Boufadel's election as President of the Algerian People's National Assembly marks the first time a woman has held this position since the country's independence in 1962. She was elected following the legislative elections held in July, in which the National Liberation Front (FLN) secured the majority. Boufadel, who previously served as a member of local councils and is a doctor specializing in allergy diseases, received support from pro-government parties and competed against candidates from other parties. She now joins 25 women among the parliament members, accounting for approximately 6.14% of the total. This development is part of a broader effort to promote women's presence in political leadership positions in Algeria.
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