Judge to reject Madonna adoption appeal?

Madonna's appeal over the decision to deny her bid to adopt a second child from Malawi will be rejected, it has been claimed.

An official at the Malawi Supreme Court told The Mirror that the country's top judge Lovemore Munlo would not overturn last month's ruling regarding toddler Mercy James.

The source said: "Mr Munlo is no fool and is keen to show that Malawi law is not to be messed with.

"It is certain this case will be thrown out when it is heard by the learned judge."

James Kambewa, the father of the child, told the newspaper that he had met the girl's maternal family and hoped that they could cooperate to win custody of the girl.

Kambewa said: "Everyone was emotional when the two families met but we both want the best for Mercy - and I am sure she should be with us and not Madonna.

"We all agree we love the girl. She deserves the best we can give. Whatever has happened, we should be allowed to raise our daughter as we wish."