John Dramani Mahama was sworn in for a second term as Ghana's president on Tuesday at a ceremony in the capital Accra, pledging to overcome public discontent by boosting the economy and creating much-needed jobs.

Presidents, regional leaders, representatives of the international community – including the Commonwealth Secretary-General – and thousands of Ghanaians watched in Accra's Black Star Square as Mr. John Dramani Mahama took the oath of office as Ghana’s new president.

John Dramani Mahama will be sworn in for his second term as Ghana's president on Tuesday with a fresh mandate to tackle familiar challenges, including corruption, high unemployment, inflation and public discontent.