1981 African Men's Handball Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Tunisia |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Dates | 18 July – 1 August |
| Teams | 8 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Algeria (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Ivory Coast |
| Third place | Tunisia |
| Fourth place | Egypt |
The 1981 African Men's Handball Championship was the fourth edition of the African Men's Handball Championship, held in Tunis, Tunisia, from 18 July to 1 August 1981. It acted as the African qualifying tournament for the 1982 World Championship in West Germany.
In the final, Algeria won their first title beating Ivory Coast in the final game.