Mozambique’s National Penitentiary Service (SERNAP) anticipates implementing electronic monitoring, via ankle bracelets, later this year. This initiative aims to alleviate severe overcrowding in the nation’s prisons. The program will initially target minor offenders, allowing some to serve their sentences outside of prison walls. SERNAP officials believe this will significantly reduce the prison population and associated costs. The move reflects a broader strategy towards prison reform and rehabilitation within the country’s justice system. Details regarding the selection criteria for eligible inmates, and logistical implementation are still being finalized. Authorities hope the electronic monitoring system will improve public safety while addressing the humanitarian concerns posed by overcrowded facilities.