The French consulate in Cameroon’s biggest city, Douala, has confirmed the death of one of its senior staff, Christian Hué.
“An investigation is under way to shed light on the causes and circumstances of this tragic event,” it said in a statement.
“The Consul General and all the agents of the French services in Douala associate themselves with the pain of Mr. Hué’s family, as well as his relatives, and express their saddened condolences to them.”
He was the head of chancellery and rumours of his death had circulated in Cameroon in recent days.
It is reported that he was found with his body hanging from a rope.