[1] The winner qualifies for the 2011 FIVB World Cup, in November, in Japan.

Kenya won the championship defeating Algeria in the final and Egypt finished third defeating Senegal for the bronze medal.

[2] The following national teams have confirmed participation:[3] The tournament is played in two stages.

In the second stage, the two best teams of each group progress to the semifinals, while the third and fourth placed teams from each group progress to the classification matches (for 5th to 8th place).

The drawing of lots was held in Nairobi, Kenya on 16 August.