What does the cryptic crossword clue "British leaving African capital, lost and in distress (9)" mean?

The definition is "in distress". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ANGUI (synonym="African capital of Central African Republic") + SHED (synonym="lost") = ANGUISHED; definition: "in distress" The answer is ANGUISHED.

British leaving African capital, lost and in distress (9)

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