Regarding Von der Leyen's shameless remarks, even Allen Tal twitched a little in favor of East Africa.
However, if we just look at the scale of the war, East Africa's demands are quite reasonable. If the scale of the South African War were compared to a European battlefield, it would still rank among the top conflicts.
But Africa is not Europe. Allen Tal is certain that the losses caused by the South African War are not as great as those caused by Austria's war against Venice, given that Venice itself is a major city in Europe with a robust surrounding economy. In contrast, most of the main battlefield of the South African War consisted of wastelands, forests, and grasslands. Even if the war lasted ten years without reaching East Africa's core regions, it wouldn't have much of an impact on Africa.
