French West Africa
geographical name
former federation of French dependencies in western Africa consisting of Dahomey, French Guinea, French Sudan, Côte d'Ivoire, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Upper Volta
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“French West Africa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/French%20West%20Africa. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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