Madagascar s military leader, President Michael Randrianirina, announced Thursday that anyone applying to become a minister in the new government will undergo lie detector tests to screen for corruption—a rare and unprecedented vetting measure.
Friday 17 April 2026
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Madagascar’s president orders polygraph for aspiring ministers
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