The United States plans a new ban on in-flight electronic devices aboard airplanes flying from at least 10 locations in the Middle East and North Africa, according to reports. American officials tell the Associated Press that the ban, which will be announced on Tuesday, covers nonstop flights from Egypt originating in Cairo, and those from Casablanca in Morocco. The AP said the new ban was confirmed by Royal Jordanian Airlines. The reason for the ban remained a mystery as well, as there was little confirmation of any credible threats that might have prompted the move. A high-level U.S. source, however, said security officials had been considering the ban for weeks for that reason, according to Reuters.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 21, 2017 02:26 UTC