Madonna expected in Malawi court

Updated 13.29 Fri Apr 11 2008

Madonna is expected to appear in a Malawian court in about two weeks for a final ruling on whether she can adopt a child.

One of the court clerks said: "Tentatively the case is expected in court on these dates -the 22nd, 23rd and 25th (of April)."

"Tentatively the case is expected in court on these dates - the 22nd, 23rd and 25th (of April)" - Clerk

He said Madonna's lawyers had requested those dates and the judge in the case would make a decision when he returns from vacation this week.

Earlier this month, Malawi's government recommended that its High Court approve Madonna's adoption of David Banda.

The popstar first came across Banda in an orphanage in Malawi a year and a half ago.

Madonna began adoption proceedings in 2006 and the two-year-old has been living with the her and film director husband Guy Ritchie in their London home.

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