Haiti – Africa: A Chamber of Commerce to Build the Future Together
By Jean Wesley Pierre · Port-au-Prince · · 3 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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*The Haitian-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIHA) has been officially launched to embody a new era of South-South cooperation.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — In a surge of strategic optimism, the Haitian-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIHA) was officially launched on Friday, November 28, 2025, marking a decisive step in the economic and diplomatic rapprochement between Haiti and the African continent. The announcement was made during a conference held at the Karibe Convention Center hotel, unveiling the vision and concrete ambitions of this new institution.
More than an institution, a strong symbol
The event featured ambitious speeches, notably that of Aline Nathalie Wakam Cyprien, whose words summarized the fundamental stake of this initiative. “This moment goes beyond the mere opening of an institution; it symbolizes the essence of an economic, cultural, historical, social, and strategic bridge between our sister nations, Haiti and Africa, in the authentic spirit of South-South cooperation,” she declared.
Faced with the shared observation that “relations between Haiti and Africa have never been flourishing,” as highlighted by Ms. Ginette P. Mathurin, the creation of the CCIHA aims to be the practical answer to “create a bridge between them.” The Chamber is thus born with a clear mission: to transform a historical fraternity, long remaining at the discourse stage, into a structured, sustainable, and mutually beneficial economic partnership.
A Strategic Vision and Concrete Actions
The presented roadmap is ambitious and precise. The CCIHA positions itself as a catalyst intended to:
· Facilitate trade and encourage direct investment.
· Support entrepreneurs and promote innovation.
· Create “strategic corridors” to connect the Caribbean market to the African market.
· Connect SMEs from both sides and secure investments.
· Develop academic exchanges and strengthen economic diplomacy. “This chamber is more than a mission; it is a movement, it is a concrete commitment to the economic autonomy of our peoples in a world where challenges are numerous,” insisted Ms. Aline Nathalie Wakam Cyprien. She reiterated that South-South cooperation is not a mere concept, but “an absolute necessity” for nations that now refuse to be “spectators of this globalization” and intend to become “the architect of a prosperous future.” A Message of Hope and Sovereignty This commitment was supported by Dr. Cyprien Price, who delivered a powerful message on the necessity of patriotic governance: “Haiti can still shine with patriotic leaders who think of their country.” The CCIHA aligns with this vision, proposing a path of development through solidarity, entrepreneurship, and the reappropriation of Haitian and African economic destiny. By officially establishing its existence on November 28, 2025, and detailing its vision, the Haitian-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry lays the first stone of a structure destined to redefine the place of Haiti and Africa in the global geoeconomy. The economic and diplomatic world now observes with attention the realization of this promising bridge between two sister lands, united by history and now by a common future project.
· Support entrepreneurs and promote innovation.
· Create “strategic corridors” to connect the Caribbean market to the African market.
· Connect SMEs from both sides and secure investments.
· Develop academic exchanges and strengthen economic diplomacy. “This chamber is more than a mission; it is a movement, it is a concrete commitment to the economic autonomy of our peoples in a world where challenges are numerous,” insisted Ms. Aline Nathalie Wakam Cyprien. She reiterated that South-South cooperation is not a mere concept, but “an absolute necessity” for nations that now refuse to be “spectators of this globalization” and intend to become “the architect of a prosperous future.” A Message of Hope and Sovereignty This commitment was supported by Dr. Cyprien Price, who delivered a powerful message on the necessity of patriotic governance: “Haiti can still shine with patriotic leaders who think of their country.” The CCIHA aligns with this vision, proposing a path of development through solidarity, entrepreneurship, and the reappropriation of Haitian and African economic destiny. By officially establishing its existence on November 28, 2025, and detailing its vision, the Haitian-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry lays the first stone of a structure destined to redefine the place of Haiti and Africa in the global geoeconomy. The economic and diplomatic world now observes with attention the realization of this promising bridge between two sister lands, united by history and now by a common future project.
