[1][2] Maputo's hosting marked the third time the Games was held in the southern part of the continent.

In April 2005, Lusaka, Zambia was named the host of the 10th Games by the Supreme Council for Sport in Africa at a meeting in Algeria.

In December 2008, the Zambian government withdrew its offer to host the 2011 Games, due to a lack of funds.

[9][10] The 2011 All-Africa Games, was a multi-sport event held in Maputo, Mozambique from 3 to 18 September 2011.

[11] *   Host nation (Mozambique)When Mozambique initially announced its ability to host the 10th Games, there was a possibility of a paring down of the sports to be offered, due to time constraints and a potential lack of facilities for the Games (e.g. the country has no field hockey field capable of hosting a Games-level competition).