What does the cryptic crossword clue "West African spun a fib and fled (7)" mean?

The definition is "West African". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of AFIB ("a fib") + RAN (synonym of "fled") [anagram: "spun"] = BIAFRAN; definition: "West African" The answer is BIAFRAN.

West African spun a fib and fled (7)

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