NEW : French President Francois Hollande visits the Central African Republic . Two French soldiers die after their patrol is attacked in Bangui , Defense Ministry says . Bangui has Two troops in the Central African Republic in support of an French force . Violence has escalated in the Central African Republic since a coup in last week .
NEW : French President Francois Hollande visits the Central African Republic . Two French soldiers die after their patrol is attacked in Bangui , Defense Ministry says . France has 1,600 troops in the Central African Republic in support of an African force . Violence has escalated in the Central African Republic since a coup in March .