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.
The two French soldiers who died in Central African Republic, have been identified as marine paratroopers from the 8th Regiment based in Castres.
They died when they came under attack during an overnight patrol, French parliament speaker Claude Bartolone told reporters.
"They were injured and quickly brought to a surgical unit, but unfortunately could not be saved," he said.
According to one peacekeeper in Bangui, a rebel commander was harassing people, who called the French to come and help them.
"They came and tried to disarm the Seleka but gunfire erupted," he said.
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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.