Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo's army chief has sought refuge at the home of South Africa's ambassador in Abidjan, South Africa's foreign ministry says.Phillippe Mangou was accompanied by his wife and children, a statement said.
The news came as forces loyal to the UN-recognised president, Alassane Ouattara, were reported to be on the outskirts of the main city of Abidjan.
Mr Gbagbo continues to cling to power in Abidjan, despite the UN saying he lost November's poll.
The UN has voted to impose sanctions on Mr Gbagbo's circle.
The BBC's John James in the capital, Yamoussoukro, says almost the only area President Gbagbo still controls is Abidjan.
On Wednesday, pro-Ouattara forces captured Yamoussoukro, 240km (150 miles) north of Abidjan, and Mr Gbagbo's home town of Gagnoa has also fallen.
One million people have fled the violence - mostly from Abidjan - and at least 473 people have been killed since December, according to the UN.
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