What I refer to is the name of the country, it's symbols, the name of the capital, the flag. The words Somalia, Baidoa and Mogadishu are seared into a negative image the world over.
If this wretched country was to ever be peaceful. How can it overcome the handicap of being called 'Somalia'?
How would it sell it itself to others, how would others invest, how would others treat us. When mention of this name is dog dirt.
Yes. I'm calling for the name and it's symbols to be retired. if people can redeem themselves why not states?
Something new and modern and will appeal to the world, should take it's place.
Something like 'Azania' or 'Banadir'. Well it's suggestion. There are millions of possibilities. A name like a 'brand' - with new symbols of state and national idenity. It can happen quickly and can produce powerful trade offs in a globalized world.
One thing is for sure. The name somalia is only fit for the bin.
