Madagascar President Orders Lie Detector Tests for Ministers
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- •Madagascar's president issued the decree on March 20, 2026.
- •The lie detector tests are intended to screen candidates before their official appointment.
- •The policy is part of a broader anti-corruption campaign by the military-led government.
- •The requirement applies to all prospective ministers in Madagascar's government.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Madagascar's government successfully implements the lie detector tests then the cabinet may become more trusted by the public and reduce corruption risks.
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Primary Sources (4)
WESTThe Guardian - WorldMadagascar’s military ruler decrees that ministers must pass lie detector testsRUKommersant (RU)Мадагаскарских министров проверят на детекторе лжи в рамках борьбы с коррупциейAFRICAAfricanewsMadagascar’s president orders polygraph for aspiring ministersREGIONALSouth China Morning Post - TopMadagascar’s leader orders lie detector tests for prospective ministers