Woman from Sudan or Mali (5)

I believe the answer is:

norma

'woman' is the definition.

'from sudan or mali' is the wordplay.
'from' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'NORMA' is hidden in the letters of 'sudan or mali'.

(Other definitions for norma that I've seen before include "Female" , "- - Jean Baker: Marilyn Monroe" , "Bellini opera - girl's name" , "Outdoor function" , "Game; shared supply" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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