What does the cryptic crossword clue "Parvenu biased somewhat against part of Africa (5)" mean?

The definition is "Africa". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in parveNU BIAsed – Nubia includes parts of modern-day Egypt and Sudan. “Against” seems to have no function in the cryptic reading The answer is NUBIA.

Parvenu biased somewhat against part of Africa (5)

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