"We are in very uncharted territory, if you wish, and anything can happen," a political analyst at a western embassy in the capital Addis Ababa told AFP. "There's no candidate from Ethiopia, or outside, for that matter, who can unite Ethiopia," a western diplomat said. - Three candidates -Traditionally, the leader of one of the parties in the coalition is chosen as prime minister. "Whoever comes and whoever goes, I don't see any change to the establishment," said the analyst, who believes Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen has the best prospects. - The dominant party -The only party analysts expect not to field a candidate is the one seen as the coalition's strongest: the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front (TPLF).

Source: Ethiopian News March 06, 2018 09:22 UTC