The women's 200 metres event at the 2018 African Championships in Athletics was held on 4 and 5 August in Asaba, Nigeria.
[1] Qualification: First 4 of each heat (Q) and the next 4 fastest (q) qualified for the semifinals.
Wind:Heat 1: ?
m/s Qualification: First 2 of each semifinal (Q) and the next 2 fastest (q) qualified for the final.
Wind:Heat 1: +0.1 m/s, Heat 2: +0.2 m/s, Heat 3: +0.1 m/s Wind: +0.1 m/s