With the two old foxes, Britain and France, watching, Ernst felt some pressure. However, East Africa's strength lay in having two big brothers, Germany and Austria, backing it. Therefore, Britain and France couldn't go too far. Of course, relying on others is not as good as relying on oneself. The favoritism of Germany and Austria towards East Africa is a matter of sentiment. If East Africa cannot stand on its own, it is all in vain. Ultimately, strength speaks louder than words.
Nonetheless, this war brought East Africa into the sight of the international community. Although East Africa had existed for over a decade, it had been keeping a low profile, almost like a transparent entity.
This time, with Britain and France targeting East Africa and East Africa challenging Portugal alone, the attention of other countries around the world suddenly shifted to Africa.
