The African Raffa Championship (Seniors & Youth U19) took place in Chlef, Algeria, from July 11 to 18, 2026, and was hosted by the Algerian Federation. The prestigious event brought together talented athletes from across the continent, including Algeria (ALG), Libya (LBY), Tunisia (TUN), Nigeria (NGR), Morocco (MOR), Sudan (SUD), Kenya (KEN), and Egypt (EGY).