Bono to edit Independent for a day

Bono is to edit The Independent newspaper for a day to highlight the issue of Aids in Africa.

The singer is already offering ideas and commissioning articles for many sections of his edition of the daily UK paper, to be published on the 16th of May.

The Independent editor in chief Simon Kelner said the paper would be "challenging and innovative".

Half of its revenues for that day will be donated to Product Red, Bono's initiative to improve healthcare.

The Independent has become a partner in the singer's scheme, which is aimed at persuading big business to use its financial muscle to tackle the disease. Product Red has created a range of products including footwear, sunglasses and a credit card to generate funds.