A more modern C

I'm looking for a C-like language that
1. keeps the pointers;
2. has generic types;
3. has better string handling than C;
4. doesn't make OOP-style for your own programs mandatory;
5. isn't C++.

Is there a better option than Go? It lacks generics.

>>8
Two reasons, basically. First, and most importantly, right now I'm more comfortable using an imperative language.  Second, I want to translate, cover with tests, and then gradually replace some lousy old imperative code as a starting point for a new project.