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Golden-haired Irishwoman leaves hotel with edgy emissary in African capital (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

niamey

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'african capital' is the definition.
(capital of Niger)

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(Another definition for niamey that I've seen is " Capital of Niger".)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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