Cryptic crossword clue
Given legal status supporting African country’s education 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word FORMALISED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Given legal status" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case given legal status = formalised.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FORMALISED mean?

FORMALISED verb
  1. To give something a definite form; to shape.
  2. To give something a formal or official standing.
  3. To act with formality.

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