Tanzania Swears In New President

Tanzania's President-elect John Magufuli (L) takes the Oath of Office during his inauguration ceremony at the Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Nov. 5, 2015

Tanzania's new president, John Magufuli, was sworn in Thursday, despite continuing disputes over the October 25 election.

Magufuli along with the east African nation's first female Vice President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, took the oath of office in front of cheering crowds at Uhuru Stadium in the capital, Dar es Salaam.

"I, John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, do solemnly swear that I will execute my duties as the president of the United Republic of Tanzania, with integrity to fulfill the responsibilities of my roles diligently...," he said in Swahili.

In a short speech, Magufuli promised to work hard to implement the pledges he made during the campaign.

"We are aware of the trust and enormous responsibility that you have assigned us ...but with God's guidance, people's cooperation and goodwill, our nation can prosper," he told a packed stadium.

Magufuli also appealed to all Tanzanians to unite, saying "we are all winners because the polls ended peacefully ...we must now stand together in the broader interest of our nation."