The Congolese capital was the scene of a crucial diplomatic meeting this week. In Brazzaville, a tripartite meeting brought together the authorities of Congo-Brazzaville, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The agenda focused on a major humanitarian project: facilitating the voluntary repatriation of 12,000 Congolese refugees. This process is part of a desire to stabilize displaced populations and allow them to return to their homes in secure conditions. However, this diplomatic sequence is taking place under a heavy shadow. Indeed, the country is currently hit by a worrying climate and humanitarian emergency in the Likouala department. The persistent flooding that has been affecting this part of the territory has plunged more than 42,000 people into a situation of deep disaster. These floods, which are lasting over time, are destroying livelihoods and local infrastructure, accentuating the vulnerability of already fragile communities. While the State seeks sustainable solutions for the refugees, it finds itself facing the immense challenge of providing assistance to the thousands of citizens of Likouala whose needs for food, shelter, and medical care are becoming more pressing every day. While the UNHCR's offer of logistical and material support is a breath of fresh air, the scale of the crisis in Likouala requires the mobilization of long-term resources. To date, the coordination between repatriation efforts and the emergency management of disaster victims remains a delicate balance for the authorities, who must respond simultaneously to these two crises with major humanitarian implications.