However, French is a widely spoken language in many West African countries due to historical colonization. Some of the most prominent examples include:
* Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): French is the official language, and Abidjan is the capital.
* Senegal: French is the official language, and Dakar is the capital.
* Mali: French is the official language, and Bamako is the capital.
* Burkina Faso: French is the official language, and Ouagadougou is the capital.
* Benin: French is one of the official languages, along with Fon and Yoruba, and Porto-Novo is the capital.
* Niger: French is the official language, and Niamey is the capital.
* Togo: French is the official language, and Lomé is the capital.
It's important to note that while French is an official language in these countries, other local languages are also spoken, and the use of French can vary depending on the region and social context.