* Benin
* Burkina Faso
* Côte d'Ivoire
* Gabon (although technically Central Africa, it's often grouped with West Africa)
* Guinea
* Mali
* Niger
* Senegal
* Togo
It's important to note that while French is the official language in these countries, other languages are also spoken. For example, in Senegal, Wolof is widely spoken alongside French.