Malawi court dismisses 15-year lawsuit against Madonna charity

Anjimire Oponyo, sister of ex-president Joyce Banda, challenged her 2011 removal from the board of the singer's charity, Raising Malawi, following allegations of financial mismanagement. Internal audits and media reports at the time accused local staff of squandering funds meant for Madonna's ambitious $15 million plan for an elite girls academy in the capital, Lilongwe, on luxury vehicles and golf club memberships. Oponyo, the charity's chief executive, denied wrongdoing and sought damages for wrongful termination.