By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily Maverick
Saudi Arabia has partially reopened Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, whose operations had been suspended following an attack claimed by the Houthis. The authorities announced the resumption of domestic flights and some international flights on Sunday, while the Houthis threatened further attacks, the Daily Maverick reports.
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The Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen while the Houthis launch missiles toward Saudi Arabia.
25 OctRiyadh airport resumes flights after two weeks of closure25 OctExplosions heard in Riyadh before airport reopens
24 OctHouthis claim attacks on Saudi sitesKing Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has resumed flights after two weeks of closure following deadly attacks on its facilities. Several domestic and international services were scheduled on Sunday, while explosions shook the Saudi capital, AFP reports.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · Source: Vanguard ·
Three explosions were heard in Riyadh as King Khalid International Airport was due to resume flights after two weeks of closure. Authorities warned residents of an aerial threat, while Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree again described the airport as a military target, according to AFP.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · Source: Citizen ·
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh by the Houthis, while a drone was shot down in the Eastern Province. The interceptions came after several Houthi strikes against the kingdom, according to the coalition cited by AFP.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · Source: Seneweb ·
Yemeni Houthi rebels say they attacked oil facilities and airports in Saudi Arabia. The Riyadh-backed Yemeni government also said that three ballistic missiles targeted coast guard sites in Aden, according to France 24.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · Source: France 24 ·
Marine Le Pen launches presidential campaign in OrléansMarine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign in Orléans, promising a policy of “zero tolerance” and the restoration of security. A poll published on Sunday puts her ahead in voting intentions, at 32% to 33.5%, with Jean-Luc Mélenchon on 17%, according to data reported by the Daily Maverick.The week in Africa
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