Court to rule on Madonna adoption
Thursday, 11 June 2009
Malawi's highest court will announce on Friday morning whether pop star Madonna can adopt a second child from the country, a court official has said.
She is appealing against an earlier decision that she could not adopt Chifundo 'Mercy' James, four.
In April, adoption was ruled out by a judge who said prospective parents must be resident in Malawi for 18 months.
The rule was waived in 2006 when Madonna adopted a boy, David, from the southern African state.
A spokesman for the court said the ruling would be made at 0900 local time (0800 BST).
Madonna's appeal proceedings began on 4 May and were adjourned on the same day.
She is appealing against an earlier decision that she could not adopt Chifundo 'Mercy' James, four.
In April, adoption was ruled out by a judge who said prospective parents must be resident in Malawi for 18 months.
The rule was waived in 2006 when Madonna adopted a boy, David, from the southern African state.
A spokesman for the court said the ruling would be made at 0900 local time (0800 BST).
Madonna's appeal proceedings began on 4 May and were adjourned on the same day.
From BBC News
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