NEW : Ouattara vows speedy probe into stampede that kills 49 . Another 26 people are injured , CNN Minister Hamed Bakayoko says . Before the night 's events took a deadly turn , AIP reported that thousands of people had poured into the streets to join the celebration , seen by some as symbolizing the nation 's return to peace . Youth minister says 49 of the dead are children and 60 are women . West African nation is home to about 22 million people .
NEW : Ouattara vows speedy probe into stampede that kills 49 . Another 26 people are injured , CNN Minister Hamed Bakayoko says . Youth minister says 49 of the dead are children and 60 are women . West African nation is home to about 22 million people .