What does the cryptic crossword clue "Autocracy, but Somalis demanding reform (10)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BUT (synonym="… demanding reform") + SOMALIS (synonym="SOMALIS") = ABSOLUTISM The answer is ABSOLUTISM.

Autocracy, but Somalis demanding reform (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29492 | 10 Across | 2024-09-19 flower