Madonna to "adopt" again - page 2

13-04-2007 11:30

He said: "Madonna wants a girl this time. She loves Malawi a great deal and wants to help another child."

Malawi officials are determined to avoid a repeat of the controversy caused by Madonna's adoption of David, after the star was accused of using her celebrity status to bypass laws and fast-track the process.

Authorities have asked that she meets with at least 10 other girls before making her final decision. Meetings with two girls called Jessica and Mercy have already been set up.

Madonna's representatives have denied the star is in Malawi to adopt again.

They insist she is only in the country to do charity work.

Publicist Liz Rosenberg said: "Madonna is indeed going to Africa to continue her work with the Raising Malawi organisation. She is overseeing the building of a children's health care centre.

"She is absolutely not adopting another baby. I know that has been a rumour ever since she began the adoption process for her son David but it just isn't true."