Read more David Banda stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/29921/david-banda.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 6:42:58 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/72596/madonna-starts-malawian-girls-school.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagConstruction on a Malawian school for girls founded by Madonna began today. The singer has put up $15 million for the creation of the Raising Malawi Academy for Girls, which is expected to be finished in 2 years, the BBC reports. "Growing up in a privileged life, I took education...http://www.newser.com/story/72596/madonna-starts-malawian-girls-school.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 26 Oct 2009 16:39:35 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/57625/mercys-dad-rips-scandalous-madge.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMadonna's battle to adopt a second Malawi child suffered a major blow yesterday when the toddler's father blasted the singer's loose morals and launched a battle for custody, reports the Daily Mail. James Kambewa is seeking to block the adoption because he wants to spare 3-year-old Mercy a life of...http://www.newser.com/story/57625/mercys-dad-rips-scandalous-madge.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 30 Apr 2009 5:17:19 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/55986/madonna-makes-plea-for-malawian-adoption.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAfter failing to adopt a 3-year-old Malawian girl, Madonna is showing off her maternal side, Us reports. “I want to provide Mercy with a home, loving family environment and the best education and healthcare possible,” the pop star, who has already adopted one child from the country, told a Malawian...http://www.newser.com/story/55986/madonna-makes-plea-for-malawian-adoption.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 12 Apr 2009 10:25:32 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/55386/madonna-devastated-by-denial.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMadonna returned to Britain “devastated and shaking” over being denied her bid to adopt another Malawian orphan, sources tell the Daily Mail . Madge reportedly told her lawyer—who called the court’s decision “incomprehensible”—“Do whatever you can to get me my Mercy.” She is appealing the decision, but faces another...http://www.newser.com/story/55386/madonna-devastated-by-denial.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 06 Apr 2009 8:30:21 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/55345/let-madge-adopt-my-niece-uncle.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe uncle of a 3-year-old Malawi girl whom Madonna had hoped to adopt has blasted a court ruling blocking the action, reports the Telegraph . "We as a family agreed that it's in the best interests of Mercy to have her adopted, so why should the judge stop this?" he asked....http://www.newser.com/story/55345/let-madge-adopt-my-niece-uncle.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 05 Apr 2009 7:07:35 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/55192/malawi-court-blocks-madonna-adoption.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA Malawi court has rejected a bid by Madonna to adopt another local child, reports the Times of London. The judge cited a requirement that prospective adoptive parents live in Malawi at least 18 months, according to AP. The rule was waived when the singer adopted son David Banda. This...http://www.newser.com/story/55192/malawi-court-blocks-madonna-adoption.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 03 Apr 2009 5:21:48 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/54703/madonna-arrives-in-malawi-to-begin-adoption.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMadonna is now in Malawi to get her adoption of a young girl named Mercy James rolling, the BBC reports. Spotted in the village of Chinkhota, Madge said it was “amazing” to be back in Malawi, where she adopted her son David Banda three years ago. Mercy James is reportedly...http://www.newser.com/story/54703/madonna-arrives-in-malawi-to-begin-adoption.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 29 Mar 2009 15:57:26 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/54178/madges-crazy-sex-life-may-derail-adoption.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMadonna's hijinks with A-Rod and Brazilian boytoy Jesus Luz threaten to block her planned adoption of 3-year-old Mercy James from Malawi, reports the New York Daily News . "The news she is linked to another woman's husband and a man less than half her age makes us question her morals," said...http://www.newser.com/story/54178/madges-crazy-sex-life-may-derail-adoption.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 24 Mar 2009 5:39:42 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/53522/madonna-seeking-new-african-baby.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMadonna wants to give the son she adopted from Malawi a sibling from his own country, despite the firestorm of controversy she faced the first time around, reports the New York Daily News . The singer—whom critics accused of using her fame to dodge laws in her adoption of David...http://www.newser.com/story/53522/madonna-seeking-new-african-baby.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 17 Mar 2009 3:55:35 CDT