The 2021 African Women's Handball Championship was the 24th edition of the African Women's Handball Championship, which was originally scheduled to take place from 2 to 12 December 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was rescheduled to 8 to 18 June 2021 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The tournament was held under the aegis of African Handball Confederation and acted as the African qualifying tournament for the 2021 World Women's Handball Championship.

Angola won their third straight and 14th overall title after defeating Cameroon in the final.

Venues Host city Venue Capacity Yaoundé Yaoundé Multipurpose Sports Complex 5,263

Draw The draw was made on 1 April 2021.

Preliminary round All times are local (UTC+1).

Group A

Group B

Group C

Ranking of third-placed teams

President's Cup

Knockout stage Bracket

Fifth place bracket

Quarterfinals

5–8th place semifinals

Semifinals

Seventh place game

Fifth place game

Third place game

Final

Final standing Rank Team 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Team qualified for the 2021 World Championship

All star team MVP: Isabel Guialo, Goalkeeper: Fadia Omrani, Left wing: Helena Paulo, Right wing: Raïssa Dapina, Left back: Isabel Guialo, Right back: Karichma Ekoh, Centre back: Sondes Hachana, Pivot: Albertina Kassoma, ..

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