Madonna Returns to Malawi

4 weeks ago 24th Oct 23:00

Madonna is heading back to Malawi this weekend (24-25Oct09) to launch her multi-million dollar girls school.

The pop superstar has close ties with the African nation after adopting two children from the region - David Banda in 2006 and Mercy James earlier this year (09).

She formed her Raising Malawi charity to help improve conditions for Malawian kids, and the organisation is currently building a $13.5 million (£9 million) facility to help educate girls in the capital Lilongwe.

Madonna will fly back to Malawi to lay a foundation stone at the complex. She also plans to meet with President Bingu wa Mutharika during the visit.