What does the cryptic crossword clue "Province German territory in Africa (5)" mean?

The definition is "in Africa". The wordplay uses a hidden word. NI (synonym="abbreviation for Northern Ireland, a province within the United Kingdom") + GER (synonym="abbreviation for German") = NIGER; definition: "territory in Africa" The answer is NIGER.

Province German territory in Africa (5)

Independent Cryptic #11732 | 12 Across | 2024-05-17 flower

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