# Algeria elects first female parliament speaker

Algeria's parliament has elected a woman as its speaker for the first time in the country's history. This landmark event marks a significant step for gender representation in Algerian politics and could inspire further reforms toward equality in the region.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/29/algeria-elects-first-ever-woman-speaker-of-parliament?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:09:26 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/audio/2026/jul/31/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-2028-could-us-elect-first-female-president-podcast) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:04 GMT