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Algeria elects first-ever woman speaker of parliament

Algeria elects first-ever woman speaker of parliament

Khalida Boufedeche has become Algeria’s first woman speaker of parliament, a historic step forward. While women hold just six percent of legislative seats, her election marks progress in representation. This milestone reflects growing opportunities for women in leadership.

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.

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