Today, Ethiopia churns out 600,000 tonnes of coffee a year. For some 25 million people – roughly a fifth of the population – it is the bedrock of their livelihood and the country's premier export.

The officers led by Mission Commander Godfrey Otunge were received by senior government officials, diplomats and family members in a ceremony marked by prayers, tributes and recognition of their service in one of the world’s most volatile security environments.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and opposition leader Yair Lapid, head of the Yesh Atid party, on Sunday announced a joint political list named "Together" to challenge Netanyahu's bloc in the parliamentary elections in October.