2022 African Championships in Athletics – Women's 400 metres

The women's 400 metres event at the 2022 African Championships in Athletics was held on 8, 9 and 10 June in Port Louis, Mauritius.

Heats
Qualification: First 2 of each heat (Q) and the next 6 fastest (q) qualified for the semifinals.

Semifinals
Qualification: First 3 of each semifinal (Q) and the next 2 fastest (q) qualified for the final.