It was contested by associate and affiliate members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) located in Africa.

The Africa Twenty20 Championship comprised three divisions, which operated on a system of promotion and relegation.

Each division was contested (as a standalone tournament) approximately every two years, in line with the World Twenty20.

Both the first and second Division One tournaments were held in Kampala, Uganda, and featured five teams.

[1][2] The number of teams was increased to six for the 2015 edition, which was held in Benoni, South Africa (a neutral venue).