Algeria 2026 election – coalition majority, female speaker

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [● 10 SOURCES] She is a deputy of the Front de libération nationale (FLN).
• [● 10 SOURCES] She received 302 of the 366 votes, beating Amine Allouche (57 votes) and Rachid Hassani (7 votes).
• [● 10 SOURCES] She holds a medical degree and a specialization in allergology and clinical immunology.
• [● 10 SOURCES] Khalida Boufedech was elected president of the Algerian Assembly populaire nationale on 28 July 2024.
• [● 10 SOURCES] She is the first woman to preside over Algeria's lower parliamentary house since independence.
• [● 10 SOURCES] She will serve a five‑year term covering the 10th legislature.
• [● 10 SOURCES] She succeeded Brahim Boughali as president of the APN.
• [● 10 SOURCES] Two major Algerian institutions are now headed by women: the APN and the Constitutional Court.
• [● 9 SOURCES] She is the first woman to preside over the Assembly populaire nationale since Algeria’s independence.
• [● 9 SOURCES] She is a medical doctor specialized in allergology and clinical immunology.
• [● 9 SOURCES] Khalida Boufedech was elected president of Algeria's Assembly populaire nationale on 28 July 2024.
• [● 9 SOURCES] She received 302 of the 366 votes cast in the election.
• [● 9 SOURCES] Amine Allouche received 57 votes in the election.
• [● 9 SOURCES] Rachid Hassani received 7 votes in the election.
• [● 9 SOURCES] Khalida Boufedech is a member of the Front de libération nationale (FLN).
• [● 8 SOURCES] Khalida Boufedech is a deputy of the Front de libération nationale (FLN).
• [● 8 SOURCES] Only 23 women were elected among 407 deputies in the July 2 legislative elections (5.6 %).
• [● 7 SOURCES] She received 302 of the 366 votes cast, defeating Amine Allouche (57 votes) and Rachid Hassani (7 votes).
• [● 3 SOURCES] Khalida Boufedech was elected president of the Assembly populaire nationale on 28 July 2024.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Khalida Boufedech was elected president of the Assembly populaire nationale (APN) on 28 July 2024.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Khalida Boufedech was elected president of Algeria's Assemblée populaire nationale on 28 July 2024.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Only 23 women were elected among 407 deputies in the July 2 legislative elections (5.6% female representation).
• [● 2 SOURCES] She is the first woman to lead the lower house of Algeria's parliament since independence.
• [● 2 SOURCES] She will serve a five‑year term as president of the APN.
• [● 2 SOURCES] She is a medical doctor specialized in allergology and immunology and heads the health directorate of Algiers.
• [● 2 SOURCES] She received 302 of the 366 votes cast in the APN presidential election.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Her term as APN president will last five years, covering the tenth legislative session.
• [● 2 SOURCES] She was born on 27 May 1982.
• [● 2 SOURCES] She holds a medical degree (2008) and a specialization in allergology and clinical immunology (2019).
• [● 2 SOURCES] Before her election she served as chief of service at the Directorate of Health of Algiers wilaya.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Khalida Boufedech was elected president of the Assembly populaire nationale on 28 July.
• [● 2 SOURCES] She previously served on the Assembly populaire communale of Bordj El Bahri (2012‑2017) and the Assembly populaire de wilaya of Algiers (from 2017).
• [● 2 SOURCES] She is a deputy of the Front de libération nationale (FLN) representing Algiers.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Boufedech is the first woman to preside over Algeria's lower house since independence.
• [● 2 SOURCES] She will serve a five‑year term covering the 10th legislative session.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Boufedech is a member of the Front de libération nationale and a medical doctor specializing in allergology and clinical immunology.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] She received 302 votes, while Amine Allouche received 57 and Rachid Hassani received 7.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Two major Algerian institutions are now headed by women: the APN (Khalida Boufedech) and the Constitutional Court (Leïla Aslaoui).
• [○ 1 SOURCE] In the July 2 legislative election, 23 women were elected out of 407 deputies (5.6%).
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Her election makes her the first woman to preside over the APN since Algeria’s independence.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The previous president of the APN was Brahim Boughali, who served from 2021 to 2026.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Leïla Aslaoui has headed the Algerian Constitutional Court since June 2025.

Timeline

1. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Khalida Boufedeche Elected First Female President of Algeria's Assembly

   Khalida Boufedeche, a 44‑year‑old allergist, was elected on 28 July 2026 as the first female president of Algeria’s People’s National Assembly, winning 302 votes and meeting President Tebboune.

2. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 10 sources

   Khalida Boufedech Becomes First Woman to Lead Algeria's Lower House

   Khalida Boufedech was elected president of Algeria’s lower house on 28 July, receiving 302 votes and becoming the first woman to lead the APN, serving a five‑year term.

3. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Algerian Parliament appoints 12 diaspora deputies after July 2 elections

   Algeria's new parliament appointed 12 diaspora deputies across eight global zones after the July 2 elections, with the FLN winning five seats and a 10.75 % diaspora turnout.

4. 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Algeria's constitutional court confirms ruling coalition's parliamentary majority

   Algeria's Constitutional Court finalized July parliamentary election results, confirming the president‑backed coalition's absolute majority with 221 seats after limited changes from 320 appeals and a 21.4% turn

5. 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Algeria legislative election turnout hits record low, signaling political crisis

   Algeria’s July legislative election recorded a historic low turnout of about 21%, highlighting deep voter disillusionment and a crisis for political parties.

6. 3 months ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Algeria legislative election 2026: FLN leads amid record low turnout

   Algeria’s July 2 2026 parliamentary vote recorded a historic 21.24 % turnout. The FLN led with 90 seats, RND rose to 73, and Front El Moustakbal took 59, while independents fell to 32 seats.

7. 3 months ago

   [POLITICS] 18 sources

   Algeria records historic low turnout in parliamentary elections

   Algeria's July 2026 parliamentary vote saw a historic 20.79 % turnout, reflecting deep public disengagement amid economic hardship and post‑Hirak political fatigue.

8. 3 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Cameroon voter registration surge and Algeria's final campaign before legislative elections

   Cameroon logged over 124 k new voter registrations as the registration deadline approaches, while Algeria’s legislative campaign entered its final silent period before Thursday’s vote.

9. 3 months ago

   [POLITICS] 6 sources

   Algeria launches early mobile voting for July 2 legislative elections

   Algeria began early voting for July 2 legislative elections with mobile booths in the far south, opened diaspora polls in France and Niger, and granted paid leave for workers to vote.

10. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Algeria ramps up legislative election campaign ahead of July 2 vote

    Algerian parties intensify rallies ahead of the July 2 legislative elections, while experts caution that many campaign promises exceed deputies’ constitutional powers.

11. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Algeria and Chad Ramp Up Election Campaigns Ahead of Upcoming Votes

    Algerian parties urge mass turnout for July 2 legislative elections, while Chad’s June 21 partial vote pits TikTok star “Zanzoune” against the ruling MPS, testing the PCS’s political clout.

12. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Algerian legislative campaign faces low turnout as World Cup draws attention

    Algeria's first week of legislative campaigning sees low voter engagement and empty billboards, as candidates and party leaders urge turnout amid the 2026 World Cup, with the electoral authority reminding them

13. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Algeria's July 2 Legislative Election Campaign Intensifies with Party Rallies

    Algerian parties intensify the July 2 legislative campaign, holding rallies nationwide and urging strong voter turnout to support economic and social reforms.

14. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Algeria sets printing and media rules for 2026 parliamentary elections

    Algeria's election authority has issued printing standards for ballots and leaflets and set list identification numbers and public‑media airtime rules as the country prepares for the parliamentary election on 2

15. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Algerian Election Authority Prepares for July 2 Legislative Vote

    Algeria's ANIE, led by Karim Khelfane, says it is fully prepared for the July 2 legislative elections, stressing legal compliance, transparency and expanded diaspora representation.

16. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Algeria excludes over 300 parliamentary candidates, many incumbents, before July elections

    Algerian authorities have barred over 300 parliamentary candidates, including many incumbents, using Article 200, prompting controversy over the upcoming July elections.

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