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Mali's rulers, like their military counterparts in neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso, have severed ties with former colonial ruler France and several Western countries, moving closer to Russia.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Across the region, thousands of flights have been grounded in some of the world’s busiest airports, shipping disruptions have severed key trade and energy lifelines, and stock markets have plunged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The 36-year-old added that surgeons have told him he was fortunate not to have severed any nerves or tendons but that he should gradually recover following further treatment.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

The future of some 1,500 French military personnel and 1,100 U.S. military personnel in Niger is not immediately known, though the junta leaders have severed security arrangements with Paris.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2023

He could have severed himself from the ranch, and washed his hands of all that was doing there.

From The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana by Cullum, Ridgwell