| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Egypt |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Dates | 23–31 July |
| Teams | 9 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Congo (3rd title) |
| Runner-up |  Nigeria |
| Third place |  Cameroon |
| Fourth place |  Ivory Coast |
The 1983 African Women's Handball Championship was the fifth edition of the African Women's Handball Championship, held from 23 to 30 July 1983 at the Cairo International Stadium and the Police Arena in Cairo, Egypt.