The women's 5000 metres event at the 2008 African Championships in Athletics was held at the Addis Ababa Stadium on May 1.
| Rank | Name | Nationality | Time | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:49.81 | |||||
| 15:50.19 | |||||
| 15:50.19 | |||||
| 15:50.49 | |||||
| 15:53.55 | |||||
| Esther Chemtai | 16:00.39 | ||||
| Angeline Nyiransabimana | 16:43.23 | ||||
| Thérèse Ngono Etoundi | 17:44.38 | ||||
| 18:50.18 | |||||
| 10 | Godelieve Nizigiyimana | 18:55.80 | |||
| Zintle Xiniwe | |||||
| Francine Nzilampa |