The ..., republic in West Africa (6)

I believe the answer is:

gambia

(Other definitions for gambia that I've seen before include "West African river" , "Aim bag toward African state" , "West African country surrounded by Senegal" , "West African country, capital Banjul" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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