Rachana Shanbog

Rachana Shanbog, Deputy Business Affairs Editor, and Kinley Salmon, Africa Correspondent, dive into the new $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil and its potential to reshape global markets. Rachana highlights the complexities of implementing this cap amidst ongoing sanctions and Russia's strong export earnings. Kinley shifts focus to Senegal's football scene, showcasing the Generacion Fut academy's role in nurturing future stars, even as the nation misses out on the World Cup. Together, they unravel intriguing global economic and cultural currents.

Rachana Shanbog, Deputy Business Affairs Editor at The Economist, discusses the implications of the $60 price cap on Russian oil, exploring potential production cuts and geopolitical tensions. Kinley Salmon, Africa Correspondent, highlights Senegal's acclaimed Generation Foot football academy and how it continues to nurture talent for future successes, despite the national team's recent World Cup exit. The conversation also touches on the peculiar challenges of sourcing everyday items like deodorant in New York City, bringing a quirky twist to current events.