Title: Persistent "API key not valid" error on new keys from AI Studio – Project gen-lang-client, Location: Benin Body: - Error: 400 "API key not valid. Please pass a valid API key." (INVALID_ARGUMENT, reason: API_KEY_INVALID) - Tried: Multipl

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- Error: 400 “API key not valid. Please pass a valid API key.” (INVALID_ARGUMENT, reason: API_KEY_INVALID)

  • Tried: Multiple new keys created in AI Studio (including “New My API KEY”), curl tests from local machine fail the same way.
  • API Generative Language is ENABLED on the project.
  • Billing: Tier 1 paid (linked).
  • Location: Cotonou, Benin (IP-based).
  • No leaked key (fresh creations).
  • Curl example used: [colle ton curl qui échoue]
  • Happens on Cloud Run deploy too.

Any known regional restrictions for Benin? Or propagation delay for auto-created projects? Thanks!