Ahmed El-Zend, the Egyptian judge and former minister of justice, died on September 26, 2026, at the age of 80. His death was confirmed by family members and close associates. Born in Tanta in 1946, El-Zend graduated from Al-Azhar University with a degree in Islamic law in 1970.
He went on to become a public prosecutor. His career in the judiciary spanned several decades, during which he earned recognition for his work.