Country in NE Africa whose capital is Asmara (7)

I believe the answer is:

eritrea

(Other definitions for eritrea that I've seen before include "Country of northeast Africa" , "African country, capital Asmara" , "East African country" , "Country to the north of Ethiopia" , "Asmara area" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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