Madonna set for long stay in Malawi

Madonna has decided to stay in Malawi for an extended period of time, while she undertakes work for the country's orphanage.

The singer recently denied reports that she was planning to adopt a child from Malawi, but has made it clear that she will not be leaving in the near future.

Madonna is helping provide better living and learning conditions for 4,000 orphans, all of whom lost their parents to AIDS.

Her bodyguard confirmed: "We are not leaving soon. We are here for a while."