(This is all subject to change if the rules on the invasion or colonization of non-player land have changed. I consulted with Marica who said that there are no current rules on this. However, if anyone has major concern or problem with this, then I will ask Marica to play as the nations mentioned so as to retain some challenge.)
The area in grey I meant to symbolize contention. While I am fine with you holding the majority of central Africa, we simply just want some access to the lake in the middle. if you have contention with things I have drawn, you should label them as grey so as to be able to understand when we disagree on current land negotiations. I would also like to discuss West Africa as realistically whether by Japan, Marley, or both, it will eventually fall.