Like takeaway food in African country (4)

I believe the answer is:

togo

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'african country' is the definition.
(country in Africa)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for togo that I've seen before include "West African republic" , "W African country" , "W African republic" , "place in Africa" , "West Africa country, capital Lome" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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