Algeria elects first female speaker of parliament

Khalida Boufedeche of the National Liberation Front has been elected as the first female speaker of Algeria’s parliament, marking a significant milestone in the country’s political history. Despite this advancement, women still represent only six percent of the legislature’s seats. Boufedeche’s election highlights ongoing gender disparities in Algerian politics, underscoring the need for greater female representation.

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