African republic, formerly a colony of Germany (8)

I believe the answer is:

cameroon

(Other definitions for cameroon that I've seen before include "Can Romeo go to the West African state?" , "Country bordering Nigeria" , "O no, cream turns in the African state" , "Moore can be found out west in Africa" , "O no, cream turns in Africa" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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