The Central Railway cuts through the Matebel Plateau, hidden in the east African hinterland. Although the Portuguese are aware of the railway's existence in East Africa, they never imagined it would extend inland.
This brings us to their blind spot, because a railway without passenger and freight flow is unprofitable, and given the population density and economic development level in Africa, the payback period is too long, or rather, no one wants to believe that an African country has such capability.
"Once East Africa is split in half, and Portugal takes the middle territory, we can announce a ceasefire. Based solely on Portugal's strength, it is still difficult to contend with East Africa." Clement also understands the principle of moderation, but even this outcome is unacceptable to East Africa.
