Nana Akufo-Addo has been sworn in as Ghana's new president after beating John Mahama in last month's election.
Heads of state from across Africa and thousands of guests and dignitaries watched him take the oath of office at a ceremony in the capital, Accra.
Mr Akufo-Addo, a 72-year-old former human rights lawyer, promised free high school education and more factories.
But critics have questioned the viability of his ambitions.
Third time lucky for Nana Akufo-Addo
Ghana profile
Mr Akufo-Addo's inauguration represents the latest peaceful handover of power in Ghana. . .
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