French President Emmanuel Macron backed a proposal for Canada to become the European Union's first associate member as he and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney moved to deepen strategic ties spanning space, defence, energy and business. (Pics/AFP)

Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term after securing 61.4 per cent of the votes cast in Thursday's presidential election. (Pics/AFP)