U.S. billionaire and politician Michael Bloomberg has expressed his gratitude to King Mohammed VI for hosting and supporting the first Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa conference which opened Tuesday in Marrakesh to discuss the continent’s infrastructure potential, clean energy, and healthcare challenges. “Welcome to Marrakesh and to our first Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa,” said the Three-term Mayor of New York City in his opening remarks made remotely. “Over the next two days, you will take part in conversations on main challenges facing the planet: a slowing global economy, rising food and energy cost, tightening financial conditions and accelerating climate crisis”, added the Founder of Bloomberg LP & Bloomberg Philanthropies. It is an economic engine, a global trade gateway and increasingly a key leader in all planet’s fight against climate change,” said Mr. Bloomberg, affirming that Morocco is at the center of all these global challenges. In Africa, home to the world’s fastest-growing population, football is booming and achievements, such as Morocco’s historic advance to the World Cup semi-final are inspiring.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 14, 2023 07:01 UTC