Madonna angers Malawi government with school plans

Madonna's attempt to step into the shoes of Mother Teresa hasn't gone down too well with the Malawi government.

The singer, who adopted two children from the African country, has been criticised after announcing she plans to build 10 schools without seeking permission from the government.

Malawi’s Ministry of Education spokeswoman Lindiwe Chide said the government is “fed up” with Madonna and her plans.

Adding: “Now she decides to announce that she plans to build 10 schools without getting authority from us again,”

“We now feel like this is all about propping up her global image and not in our interest.

“She has no mandate to decide where she wants to build a school because she doesn’t know our needs and where we want new schools… she first needed to consult us, get permission from us before doing anything.”

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