Madonna Leaves Malawi After Adoption Denied

Pop star Madonna has left the African nation of Malawi after a court rejected her bid to adopt a young orphan girl.

The singer departed the country on Sunday aboard her private jet, the Associated Press reports. The singer's lawyer has said Madonna will appeal a court ruling that determined she was not eligible to adopt three-year-old Mercy James because she had not lived in Malawi.

Madonna first spotted Mercy during a 2006 visit to the orphanage where she found her adopted son David Banda. Authorities gave that adoption final approval last year.

Last week, Madonna's ex-husband, director Guy Ritchie, spoke about her latest adoption effort. "I fully supported Madonna in her decision to apply for this adoption, and I am saddened that her application has been rejected. She is motivated only by being a caring parent who seeks to share some of the advantages and opportunities that her life has given her."

Photo: KCSPresse / Splash News

Published 4/5/09 by the Insider

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  • Excellent article about Madonna and Mercy!

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    Anonymous 5/28/09 Reply
  • okay it is a sad thing but madonna will never give up.
    so never the less madonna keeps going on to the adoption unless the people are beneficial with her thoughts.
    so go and agree malawi people madonna will help it all out.
    jeevan5421 5/18/09 Reply
  • and I hope she's planning to video a new single the 4th one off (Hard Candy) as to be [Devil wouldn't recognize you] or [Beat goes on] ... that would be a huge event on 2009.

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    Nick.y 4/16/09 Reply
  • Cool:)
    NeverLetGo 4/5/09 Reply
  • Good news!!! I agree with the judge. Go to the hell madonna.!!!
    Anonymous 4/5/09 Reply
    • well that is not the way my friend to respond to madonna since madonna is my biggest fan so abusive words or any other foul words will not do so please don't say that okay.
      yes i do feel say about your father death.so God bless you and do respond...
      jeevan5421 5/18/09