World | Malawi Malawi Court Blocks Madonna Adoption Judge cites requirement that prospective parents live in Malawi for 18 months By Mary Papenfuss Posted Apr 3, 2009 5:21 AM CDT Copied Madonna walks with her adopted son, David Banda, at the Mphandula Day Care Centre for orphans near Lilongwe, Malawi, earlier this week. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi) A Malawi court has rejected a bid by Madonna to adopt another local child, reports the Times of London. The judge cited a requirement that prospective adoptive parents live in Malawi at least 18 months, according to AP. The rule was waived when the singer adopted son David Banda. This time she planned to adopt a 3-year-old girl. Critics have charged the toddler would be better off with relatives. It wasn't immediately clear if Madonna will appeal. Read These Next Trump "never heard" that "shylocks" is offensive. Trump signs bill as protesters gather. A space capsule carrying ashes of 160 people crashed in the ocean. A lesson in minding your own business ... at 30,000 feet. Report an error