The men's 5000 metres event at the 2016 African Championships in Athletics was held on 26 June in Kings Park Stadium.

Results Rank Athlete Nationality Time Notes Douglas Kipserem 13:13.35 Elroy Gelant 13:15.13 Mangata Kimai Ndiwa 13:16.85 Getaneh Molla 13:17.84 Peter Lagat 13:18.78 Namakwe Nkhasi 13:21.68 NR Thierry Ndikumwenayo 13:26.24 Jean-Marie Vianney Niyomukiza 13:31.91 Phillip Kipyeko 13:32.77 10 Dejene Debla 13:33.06 11 Abdallah Kibet Mande 13:34.52 12 Onesphore Nzikwikunda 13:34.54 13 Teklit Teweldebrhan 13:36.00 14 Sesebo Matlapeng 13:43.57 15 David Kulang 13:54.69 NR 16 Khalid Hamed 14:20.24 17 John Atem 14:20.40 18 Bakatukonka Emanuel 14:41.52 19 Tendai Zimuto 14:51.80 20 Yach Wol 14:52.73 21 Carnisious Wenjere 16:12.55 Stephanus Kaudinge Jauodo Jauodo Daud Mohamed Abubakar Selemon Barega Mohamed Bante Mohamed Firsa Enyem Melusi Sihlongonyane

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