"You see, Africa makes a fool of our idea of justice. It makes a farce of our idea of equality. It mocks our pieties. It doubts our concern. It questions our commitment. Because there is no way we can look at what's happening in Africa, and if we're honest, conclude that it would ever be allowed to happen anywhere else"

This quote by Bono speaks to the inequality and injustice that exists in Africa. He is saying that if we are sincere with ourselves, we should admit that the conditions in Africa would never ever be permitted to exist in any other part of the world. He is explaining the hypocrisy of our concept of justice and equality, and how our pieties and commitments are inadequate to address the problems in Africa. He is highlighting the requirement for us to do something about it and to do more to make sure that the people of Africa have access to the exact same rights and chances as those in other parts of the world. He is calling on us to acknowledge the injustice and inequality in Africa and to take actions to address it.