The women's 5000 metres event at the 2018 African Championships in Athletics was held on 2 August in Asaba, Nigeria.[1]
Results edit
| Rank | Athlete | Nationality | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Hellen Obiri |  Kenya |
15:47.18 | |
 |
Senbere Teferi |  Ethiopia |
15:54.48 | |
 |
Meskerem Mamo | Ethiopia |
15:57.38 | |
| 4 | Hawi Feysa | Ethiopia |
15:59.23 | |
| 5 | Lilian Kasait Rengeruk | Kenya |
16:04.51 | |
| 6 | Loice Chemnung | Kenya |
16:25.78 | |
| 7 | Dolchi Tesfu |  Eritrea |
16:46.94 | |
| 8 | Aminat Olowora |  Nigeria |
17:29.64 | |
| Kaoutar Farkoussi |  Morocco |
DNF | ||
| Kyondwa Katapala |  Democratic Republic of the Congo |
DNS | ||
| Failuna Matanga |  Tanzania |
DNS | ||
| Cavaline Nahimana |  Burundi |
DNS |