The US has announced it will provide $60 million in defence aid to the Central African Republic. It already pledged to help transport French troops deployed to the former French colony amid ongoing violence between Muslim and Christian communities.
Charities and NGOs in the Central African Republic have been warning for months of ongoing attacks and the displacement of thousands of people.
The UN says nearly 400,000 people have been displaced since last December, and 70,000 people have been forced to flee.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.