Ghana's John Mahama sworn in after presidential comeback

On Tuesday, President-elect John Mahama was sworn in alongside Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the first woman to become vice president in Ghana on Tuesday.

Mahama promises to lift the West African gold and cocoa producer out of the doldrums.

Mahama won 56 percent of the vote in the nation's presidential election on December 9, defeating ruling party candidate and Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, who secured 41 percent.

He takes over from outgoing president Nana Akufo-Addo, who served two terms in power.