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Conor Gaffey

Staff Writer

Conor is a staff writer for Newsweek covering Africa, with a focus on Nigeria, security and conflict.

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Articles by Conor Gaffey

World

Family of Dead White Farmer Don’t Expect Justice From Zimbabwe’s New President Emmerson Mnangagwa

Mnangagwa, who was inaugurated as president on Friday, has promised to compensate white farmers dispossessed of their land.

5 min read

Science

Schizophrenia: Angry Avatars Help People Stop Hearing Voices by Shouting at Them

Avatar therapy involves patients creating a digital character that represents the voices they hear, then challenging the avatar’s insults and threats.

4 min read

World

Is the Crocodile the New Mugabe? Zimbabwe to Swear in New President Emmerson Mnangagwa Amid Hopes of Change

Mnangagwa has pledged to create a new democracy, but doubts remain about a man who propped up Mugabe’s regime for over 30 years.

5 min read

World

Slavery in Africa: Rwanda Offers to Take 30,000 Refugees After Human Auctions in Libya Spark Anger

A recent report showed African migrants being sold “like cattle” for as little as $400 at auctions in Libya.

4 min read

World

What We Know About the Mysterious Disappearance of the ARA San Juan Submarine in Argentina

The 44-crew sub has been missing for over a week, and oxygen supplies may be running out.

6 min read

World

Cancer is Caused by Sins of Parents, According to India State Health Minister

The minister said he was simply citing the principle of karma, but many have accused him of insensitivity.

3 min read

World

It’s Getting Hot in Saudi Arabia: Nelly to Headline Men-Only Concert in Islamic Kingdom

The U.S. rapper may not be able to perform some of his more racy songs in the conservative Gulf state.

4 min read

World

NATO’s Newest Member: Donald Trump Will Protect Us From Russia

Montenegro suffered a coup attempt in 2016 allegedly directed by Russians. But the prime minister tells Newsweek he believes the U.S. will stand by its side.

7 min read

U.S.

How to Prove the Earth Is Flat? Launch Yourself Over California in a Homemade Rocket Made From Scrap Metal, Obviously

“Mad” Mike Hughes “doesn’t believe in science,” says that aerodynamics is “just a theory” and one day wants to be governor of California.

3 min read

World

Dancing in the Streets: How Zimbabwe Reacted to Robert Mugabe’s Resignation as President After 37 Years

Harare was a happy place to be on Tuesday.

3 min read

World

Robert Mugabe Escapes Impeachment by Resigning as Zimbabwe President

The 93-year-old leader stepped down after a week of protracted negotiations with the military.

2 min read

U.S.

First Sharks, Now Crocodiles: Hollywood Beach Put on Lockdown After Reptile Caught Sunbathing in Florida

Crowds of onlookers cheered as the crocodile was captured and removed from the beach.

3 min read

U.S.

Barack Obama Shows Donald Trump How Memes Are Done With Joe Biden Birthday Message

Obama and Biden’s close relationship has been the subject of frequent internet hilarity.

4 min read

World

Mugabe Wanted Me Dead, Zimbabwe’s Likely Next President Emmerson Mnangagwa Says

Emmerson Mnangagwa says he will not return to Zimbabwe until his safety is guaranteed.

3 min read

U.S.

Is the United States Getting Into Another Forever War in Somalia?

With double the number of airstrikes of 2016 and 400 U.S. soldiers on the ground, Washington’s role in Mogadishu is expanding.

7 min read

World

Who was ‘The Beast’ Salvatore Riina, the Biggest Sicilian Mafia Boss of the 20th Century?

Riina, who died on Friday, oversaw a campaign of brutality that included the murder of judges that pursued him and dissolving children’s bodies in acid.

3 min read