Grand Imam of Al Azhar Ahmed El Tayyeb said Tuesday that the most prominent Sunni organization puts education in Africa on its top priorities to support African countries and spread the moderate teachings of Islam.

He said that Al Azhar offers scholarships to many African countries including Tanzania and Senegal, sends envoys to them and train African scholars and preachers at Al Azhar training academy.

Tayyeb’s statements came during meetings with Egyptian ambassadors to Tanzania and Senegal Sherif Ismail and Khaled Aref, respectively.

The Grand Imam wished the diplomats success in their missions in African countries .

Source: State Information Service Egypt