What does the cryptic crossword clue "African petition to restrict Vikings (8)" mean?

The definition is "African". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). DANES (synonym="DANES") in SUE (synonym="petition") = SUDANESE; definition: "African" The answer is SUDANESE.

African petition to restrict Vikings (8)

Guardian Cryptic #25225 | 8 Down | 2011-01-21 flower

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