What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reign alas unfortunate for certain Africans (9)" mean?

The definition is "certain Africans". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of REIGNALAS ("Reign alas") [anagram: "unfortunate"] = ALGERIANS; definition: "certain Africans" The answer is ALGERIANS.

Reign alas unfortunate for certain Africans (9)

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