LES AUTORITÉS TRADITIONNELLES, UNE ALTERNATIVE SURE POUR UNE COHESION ET UNE PAIX SOCIALE DURABLES EN AFRIQUE : CAS DU PEUPLE AGNI-MOROFOUE DE BONGOUANOU (COTE D’IVOIRE

Abstract: This study aims to analyze the causal link between the role of chiefs and / or traditional leaders and the effective management of conflicts among the Agni-morofouè people of Bongouanou. It took place in the sub-prefectures of Bongouanou and N'guessankro, in villages of the Ngattia tribe of the kingdom of Moronou located in the center-east of Côte d'Ivoire. On the basis of accidental sampling and reasoned choice, seventy-eight (78) participants took part in the said study. Data collection was done through documentary study, observation and investigation. The data collected was qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed. The results of the study show that traditional authorities are credible actors in the search for peace and the construction of social cohesion. Also, this study makes it possible to highlight the elements that underpin the peace actions of traditional authorities. Ultimately, taking into account the results of the study could contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal (ODD3) namely, to enable all to live in good health and to promote the well-being of all at all times age. Keywords: Traditional authorities - Alternative - Social cohesion - Sustainable peace