Africa 54 - October 5, 2021| Violence in S.Sudan, Namibia' Genocide Deal, & Pandora Papers You are watching Africa 54, your daily news and feature magazine-style program, from the Voice of America. Host Esther Githui-Ewart and a team of correspondents zero in on the big stories making news on the continent and around the world with context and analysis. Top Stories: At least 36 people were killed in clashes between people of four communities in South Sudan over the weekend, according to Warrap state officials. The Government of Namibia has welcomed the $1.3 billion dollars, part of a 1904-1908 German genocide reparations deal. While the government calls it a step in the right direction representatives of the Ovaherero and Nama communities, the main tribal groups affected by the German genocide consider it a raw deal. In part two of our special report, representatives of the Ovaherero and Nama explain what they would consider a fair deal for the atrocities committed against their communities. Confidence Musasiri has more in this report narrated by Jessica Kaimu World leaders, politicians and pop stars are among thousands of individuals revealed to be concealing huge wealth through a network of anonymous companies. The revelations, known as the ‘Pandora Papers’ are part of a huge leak of almost 12 million files from the archives of several legal firms, which shed light on the secret world of offshore finance. Henry Ridgwell has more. Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio says the country is changing into a West African country that respects the rule of law and protects the fundamental rights of citizens as enshrined in the constitution. Mr. Maada Bio, who is currently holding a series of meetings with top US officials and business leaders, says the negative narrative about his country is changing for the better. He says that’s due to his administration’s policies – including transparency and accountability – that are encouraging to the country's development partners. In part two of our interview, President Julius Maada Bio spoke about the inclusive development of his country and about creating an enabling environment for private businesses and foreign investors. Coal provides more than 75% of South Africa’s energy supply, but public and corporate pressure is mounting for that to change. Protests were seen across the country last week and now a proposed Chinese-backed coal power plant may be scrapped. Linda Givetash has this report from Johannesburg In Ivory Coast, there’s a new tool in the fight against counterfeit pharmaceuticals. A start-up company now helps pharmacies digitally trace the sale of drugs to their customers. Yassin Ciyow has more in this report narrated by Lionel Gahima. The World Health Organization and International Council of Nurses say only 15 of Africa's 54 nations have fully vaccinated 10% of their populations against COVID-19. A growing number of countries are mandating vaccination, which observers say, will encourage more people to get the jab. The continent is grappling with a low supply of vaccines. In addition, myths and misconceptions are fueling people's hesitancy and reluctance to get immunized. For more on the subject, Africa 54 health correspondent spoke with Tolbert G. Nyenswah, Senior Research Associate at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Former Deputy Minister of Health, Emergencies and Epidemic Control of Liberia. Female circumcision, known as female genital mutilation (FGM), is illegal in Kenya but is still being forced on young girls in some areas. Cases increased after schools closed due to the pandemic, but one survivor is fighting the practice in an ethnic Somali community. Brenda Mulinya reports from Garissa, Kenya. Burkina Faso has been making headlines for an Islamist insurgency that has created one of the world's fastest growing humanitarian crises. But one man is showcasing what the country has to offer beyond conflict with a group he created called “Burkina Faso is Chic.” Henry Wilkins reports from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso