| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Angola |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Teams | 9 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Congo (4th title) |
| Runner-up |  Ivory Coast |
| Third place |  Cameroon |
| Fourth place |  Nigeria |
The 1985 African Women's Handball Championship was the sixth edition of the African Women's Handball Championship, held in Angola.