What does the cryptic crossword clue "Arrest prophet from the East – East African (8)" mean?

The definition is "African". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. NAIL (synonym of "Arrest") + AMOS (synonym of "prophet") [reversal: "East -"]; definition: "African" The answer is Somalian.

Arrest prophet from the East – East African (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3060 | 15 Across | 2020-06-14 flower

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