Algeria's new National Assembly held its first session on the 28th to elect Halida Boufedes as the new Speaker of Parliament. Buffedes became the first woman Speaker of Parliament in the country's history. Buffedesh is from the ruling National Liberation Front. She received 302 votes in this election.

Algeria's new National Assembly held its first session on the 28th to elect Halida Boufedes as the new Speaker of Parliament. Buffedes became the first woman Speaker of Parliament in the country's history. Buffedesh is from the ruling National Liberation Front. She received 302 votes in this election.