| 2018 African Gymnastics Championships | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Cairo International Stadium |
| Location |  Cairo, Egypt |
| Start date | 26 April 2018 |
| End date | 28 April 2018 |
The 2018 African Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships also known as The 14th African Championships was held from 26 to 28 April 2018 in Cairo, Egypt. [1]
Source: [2]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 8 | 4 | 3 | 15 |
| 2 |  South Africa | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
| 3 |  Angola | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (4 entries) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 | |
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