Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has been sworn in for a second term following his victory in last week’s disputed election.
President Magufuli and Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan took oath of office separately in Dodoma’s Jamhuri Stadium. The ceremony was witnessed by dozens of Tanzanians alongside foreign dignitaries.
In his speech after taking the oath, President Magufuli promised to be faithful as well as protect the country’s constitution.
He later signed the oath of promise before he was given the Constitution. He was later given traditional symbols of power which include a spear and shield.
Magufuli was first elected as President in 2015, his new five-year term is expected to end in 2025.
