Malawi court orders schools to allow dreadlocks
A high court in Malawi has mandated that students with dreadlocks be allowed to enroll in public schools all across the nation.
Boakyewaa Lawrencia 
Two Rastafarian youngsters who had been denied entry to public schools in 2016 and 2010 petitioned the court, which was sitting in the eastern city of Zomba.
However, the two students have been going to class since they were granted a court order.
After attempts to resolve the issue through negotiations between the Rastafarian community in Malawi and the nation's attorney general failed, a protracted court dispute was resolved on Monday.
Judge Zione Ntaba found that it was against the children's right to an education to prevent youngsters with dreadlocks from attending school.
"The Ministry of Education needs to release a statement allowing all Rastafarian students with dreadlocks to attend school. The circular must be completed by June 30th, Justice Ntaba commanded.
On behalf of the nation's Rastafarian population, three human rights organizations filed the lawsuit.
