Caretaker leader takes over in Ghana after president dies

2012-07-25 129

Hours after the unexpected death of President John Atta Mills, Ghana has a new leader.

According to the country's constitution, Vice-President John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as head of state. He will serve in a caretaker capacity until elections at the end of this year.

It was a sombre Mahama who addressed the chamber:

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