Mugabe's sacked deputy 'returns from exile'

Grace Mugabe and Emmerson Mnangagwa were vying for the presidency

Zimbabwe's former Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, whose dismissal last week led to the military seizing power, has returned to the country, an unnamed aide has told AFP news agency.

There is no independent confirmation of the report.

Mr Mnangagwa fled Zimbabwe on 8 November, accusing President Mugabe and his wife, Grace, of turning the country into their "private property".

His sacking was seen as an attempt by Mr Mugabe, 93, to pave the way for his wife to succeed him.