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BALADIA opens applications for young entrepreneurs’ prize in N’Djamena

By , based on Alwihda Info

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The BALADIA cultural association launched the first edition of its Young Entrepreneurship Prize in N’Djamena and opened applications. The competition aims to support project leaders from the 9th arrondissement, particularly amid financing and support difficulties, according to the association and its organising committee chairman, Djamous Moussa.

The BALADIA Cultural Association launched the first edition of its Young Entrepreneurship Prize in N’Djamena on Saturday 31 October 2026 and opened applications, Alwihda Info reports. The competition is open to project leaders from the commune of the 9th arrondissement of the Chadian capital.

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