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African country independent since 1956, previously a French protectorate (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

morocco

(Other definitions for morocco that I've seen before include "in which literature may be bound to sell" , "Fine soft leather from goatskin" , "Casablanca's country" , "Book's covering, perhaps" , "Country of fine leather" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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