Minister: Goma is now safe after volcanic eruption
DR Congo
The prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo says people can start returning to the eastern city of Goma following last month's volcanic eruption.
Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, who is in Goma with about a dozen other ministers, said there had been a sufficient reduction in seismic activity.
About two-thirds of the city's population of 600,000 fled after the eruption of nearby Mount Nyiragongo.
Many have already drifted back informally.
Mr Lukonde said the military governor would announce a programme of phased returns.
Those who lived in areas destroyed by the volcano have been told to move elsewhere permanently.
Source: BBCÂ
