Michael Bloomberg on US-Africa relations
From Bloomberg, Pritzker, and President Obama | U.S.-Africa Business Forum | Bloomberg Philanthropies · · Bloomberg Philanthropies
“President Obama set the stage for today's Summit when he visited Senegal, Tanzania and South Africa last year in Cape Town. If you remember, he pledged to transition America's support for Africa from aid and charity to opportunity and empowerment, and we're all here to help deliver on that very promise.”
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At the 25th anniversary of the Tribeca Festival, Michael Bloomberg reflected on the festival's role in revitalizing Lower Manhattan after the September 11 attacks. He stated that the "rebirth and revitalization of Lower Manhattan will be remembered as one of the greatest comeback stories in American history" and that "the arts can and must play a pivotal role in strengthening our city's spirit, our economy and our quality of life." At Bloomberg CityLab 2026 in Madrid, Bloomberg announced an additional $350 million commitment from Bloomberg Philanthropies to the Global Road Safety Initiative, with a goal of saving one million lives by 2030. He said that "the more national governments retreat from the world stage, the more important mayors become" and emphasized that "one city's success can spread to other cities and improve lives there, too." Bloomberg also discussed the launch of a Mayors AI Forum supported by the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University and an expansion of global leadership programs in partnership with the London School of Economics and the Hertie School.