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Algeria Elects First Woman as President of National People’s Assembly: Media

Algeria Elects First Woman as President of National People’s Assembly: Media

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Algeria Elects First Woman as President of National People’s Assembly: MediaKhalida Boufedeche secured 302 votes in a secret ballot held on Tuesday evening... 29.07.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Algeria Elects First Woman as President of National People’s Assembly: MediaKhalida Boufedeche secured 302 votes in a secret ballot held on Tuesday evening, winning the role of APN President – the lower house of Parliament – for a five-year term. Who is the woman behind this milestone?Born in 1982, from Algiers provinceTrained as an allergist doctor – earned her medical degree in 2008 and specialized in 2019Married and a mother of two daughtersHas balanced a medical career with local political engagementPolitical backdrop🟠Her party, the National Liberation Front (FLN), won the most seats in the July 2 legislative elections – 91 out of 407.🟠Despite this milestone, women remain vastly underrepresented in the assembly, holding only 25 seats – just about 6% of the total.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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