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.

He was the head of chancellery and rumours of his death had circulated in Cameroon in recent days.

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.

He was the head of chancellery and rumours of his death had circulated in Cameroon in recent days.