The 2017 FIBA U16 African Championship, alternatively the 5th Afrobasket U16, was an international basketball competition held in Vacoas-Phoenix, Mauritius[1][2] from 13–22 July 2017.

Mali claimed their first-ever under-16 continental title by dethroning the defending champions Egypt in the final, 76–65.

Both teams will represent FIBA Africa to the Under-17 Basketball World Cup next year.

[3] On 25 March 2016, FIBA Africa announced that Mauritius will be the organising country of the tournament.

[13] The draw for the main tournament was held on 12 July 2017 at Vacoas-Phoenix, Mauritius.