What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dead bird and mummy found in African capital (6)" mean?

The definition is "African capital". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DODO (synonym="dead bird") + MA (synonym="mummy") = DODOMA; definition: "African capital" The answer is DODOMA.

Dead bird and mummy found in African capital (6)

Times Cryptic #28742 | 27 Across | 2023-10-24 flower

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