The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed El-Tayyeb mourned the death of former defence minister Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawy on Tuesday, saying that "he departed [from this world] after a long journey marked by generosity and patriotism in which he contributed to Egypt's heroics and glory." In a statement, Al-Tayyeb said "Tantawy was a military leader of a unique calibre who stood tall while confronting the enemies of the homeland at a critical time, guiding the ship to a safe harbour." More to follow