Chapter 1000: Military Coup
"African Union Chairman, whether it succeeds or not, I support you to give it a try, Odova." Mu Yang said in a affirmative tone.
"Thank you sir, I feel much more at ease with your support," said Odova.
Mu Yang can help with running for the African Union Chairman. The current president of the African Union is the president of South Africa. South Africa is the strongest country on the African continent, both economically and militaryally.
However, the South African president has been in power for five years. According to the African Union Joint Parliament, one term of chairman is not allowed to be re-elected for up to 6 years and can continue to be elected in the next term, which prevents people from controlling this position for a long time.
To be honest, the role of the AU president is not to become the king of Africa and can point fingers at other countries. More so, he appears as a coordinator and organizer, and the formal power directly affecting the AU agenda is also very limited.
But then again, during his term, it is the head of AU affairs and has a significant impact in promoting AU policy agenda. Formal responsibilities include presiding over the AU national and government summits, meetings of ministers and other committees and working groups; representing the Council of Ministers in dealing with the African Parliament and the AU Commission, in contact with third countries and in international organizations.
Therefore, the AU chairman is basically like a steward in a well-established organization, rather than a powerful executive.
If Odova is elected as the chairman of the African Union, Odova's influence will be stronger than that of a president. The president of Djibouti will only affect Djibouti. Djibouti is only one of the 54 African countries, the very weak.
If he becomes the chairman of the African Union, his influence will directly radiate to the entire Africa. Although it is not a role in issuing orders, the role it can play is far greater than it is now.
Mu Yang naturally wanted Odova's influence in Africa to gradually increase, so Mu Yang's influence in Africa would also invisibly increase.
"Sir, I will find a way to do the election, but there is something I want to tell you. I found that recently there is a force in Djibouti that is about to start a military coup in Djibouti." Odova's face became a little ugly when he said this.
"What's going on in a military coup?" Mu Yang's face also became serious.
"The secret department caught a man, and from this man, we got some information that someone was funding domestic opposition forces, trying to seize state power, and it seemed that he had contacted some external forces to carry out a military coup."
"But you also know that Djibouti's military power is very weak, with only a few thousand formal troops, and I cannot guarantee that there will be no enemy who will be sent to the enemy. If there is external forces involved, I feel very dangerous." Odova said worriedly.
"Do you know who the domestic opposition forces are?" Mu Yang asked.
"Some people are from former President Gaile, but it seems that President Gaile did not intervene. Even if there is one, he is just remotely commanded. He has now immigrated to Germany with his whole family."
"The people who stay in Djibouti are those who are excluded by me and opposition members." Odova said.
"In this way, you are responsible for domestic affairs, so there is no problem." Mu Yang thought about it and asked, looking at Odova.
"No problem, I am fully confident in the control of the country. What I am afraid of is the intervention of external military strength." Odova nodded.
"I will solve the problem of external forces." Mu Yang said affirmatively.
After hearing Mu Yang's words, Odova took a reassurance and felt relieved. There was nothing that Mu Yang said could not be done. In Odova's heart, Mu Yang had been deified, and he believed that the gentleman would definitely do it.
"By the way, I have an idea to set up a Chinese channel on Djibouti TV to play Chinese promotional videos, TV series, movies, news, etc. At that time, I will ask China to support the construction of Djibouti TV. If necessary, it may not be necessary to carry out a comprehensive upgrade and transformation of Djibouti National TV. Do you think it can be passed in Parliament?" Mu Yang asked.
"Do you think it's useful?" Odova didn't say whether he could do it, but just asked Mu Yang if he had to do it.
"Well, it's useful. At that time, I want to strengthen China's propaganda in Eastern Africa. Some Western media always want to smear China, saying that China is here to plunder on the African continent. I want people to know that China is here to seek cooperation, not plunder, while Westerners have always been plundering. From the colonial era to the slave era, until now, their plundering has never stopped." Mu Yang said.
"I understand that the Djibouti government will adopt this cooperation plan with China in the near future." Odova said in a affirmative tone.
Mu Yang said goodbye to Odova and returned to the embassy. Mu Yang immediately took out the phone to contact Luca.
"I have an urgent matter on hand now that you need to complete, use all your strength and resources to find out who wants to attack Djibouti and Odova." Mu Yang said solemnly.
"I understand the boss." Luca replied in a deep voice.
After hanging up the phone, Mu Yang called Counselor Yu Juan, "I have met President Odova. President Odova supports the proposal to establish a Chinese channel. Counselor Yu will make materials as soon as possible to report to the country."
Hearing Mu Yang's words, Counselor Yu Juan showed a happy expression on her face, "Ambassador, I knew there was nothing you could do."
Subsequently, in the name of the Djibouti Embassy, he proposed to establish a Chinese channel in Djibouti to cover the entire East African country and strengthen China's publicity strategy in Africa. In exchange, it is necessary to support a brand new TV equipment in Djibouti to comprehensively upgrade and transform the Djibouti National Television Station.
Djibouti is not asking for conditions randomly, and there is no way to do so. If you want to implement full coverage of TV signals in Eastern Africa, China must also support Djibouti, because Djibouti's TV station level can only cover Djibouti's domestic TV station, and its scale is only equivalent to the level of a county-level TV station in China. If you want to cover Eastern Africa, you must upgrade and transform it in a comprehensive manner.
Will this report be agreed to in China?
Mu Yang believes that as long as the domestic leaders are not confused, they will definitely agree. What China is most afraid of is spending money. If you spend money, you will be willing to do it.
Last year, the No. 1 chief visited several African countries and waved his hand and invested 60 billion US dollars in Africa.
How much does a TV station cost? It can only cost hundreds of millions of yuan, but it is still RMB. Moreover, the later construction projects must be done by Chinese engineering companies themselves. To put it bluntly, it really costs a lot of money.
But how big a thing can be done? Cultural propaganda has always been something China does not give up its efforts. Such an opportunity will never be missed in China.
Chapter completed!