Malawi welcomes Madonna adoption

By Raphael Tenthani, BBC News, Blantyre



Madonna previously adopted Malawian boy David Banda
The decision to grant pop star Madonna the right to adopt a second Malawian child has been warmly received by many in the southern African state.

The singer's victory at Malawi's Supreme Court of Appeal led the news on local radio stations and prompted a positive response on phone-in shows.

But James Kambewa, who is claiming paternity of the four-year-old girl, remains opposed to the adoption.

"I won't give up the fight," he said, adding that the court disregarded him.

"I wrote to the court challenging the adoption because I am ready and willing to take care of my child," said Mr Kambewa.

"How can they continue referring to her as an orphan when I told them I am there for her?

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