The 1979 Men's African Volleyball Championship was in Tripoli, Libya, with 5 teams participating in the continental championship.

Teams

Results

Final ranking

Rank Team 4 5 Qualified for the 1981 FIVB Men's World Cup, the 1982 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship and the 1980 Summer Olympics (Withdrew and replaced by Libya) Qualified for the 1982 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship

References Men Volleyball Africa Championship 1979 Tripoli (LBA)