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.
French President Francois Hollande will visit the Central African Republic on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by his office.
Mr Hollande will visit the country on his way back from South Africa, where he was due to attend a ceremony to honour Nelson Mandela.
Two French soldiers have been killed in Central African Republic on Tuesday, according to French media.
Troops were deployed to the former French colony amid ongoing violence between Muslim and Christian communities.
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.